1F51

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

African trypanosomiasis

Description

A disease caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei. This disease presents with symptoms depending on the form of the protozoan parasite (Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense or Trypanosoma brucei gambiense). Transmission is through the bite of an infected tsetse fly. Confirmation is by identification of Trypanosoma brucei in a blood or tissue sample.

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2092703582 – Protozoal intestinal infections
  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

  • 1F51.0 – Gambiense trypanosomiasis
  • 1F51.1 – Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis
  • 1F51.Y – Other specified african trypanosomiasis
  • 1F51.Z – African trypanosomiasis, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 1F50 – Acanthamoebiasis
  • 1F52 – Babesiosis
  • 1F53 – Chagas disease
  • 1F54 – Leishmaniasis
  • 1F55 – Naegleriasis
  • 1F56 – Rhinosporidiosis
  • 1F57 – Toxoplasmosis
  • 1F58 – Microsporidiosis
  • 1F5Z – Unspecified protozoal disease

Foundation entity

African trypanosomiasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/875488052

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases