Scedosporiosis

Description

An opportunistic infection caused by fungal species of the genus Scedosporium. The most common clinical presentation is disseminated infection, which is associated with underlying disease, especially haematological malignancy, or with organ transplantation, especially of the lung. Infections of lung, bones or joints are also well recognised.

Exclusions from above levels

• 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
• CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
• NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified