1F57ICD-11 MMS 2026-01
Toxoplasmosis
Description
A disease caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This disease is characterised by fever, lymphadenitis, sore throat, or rash. Transmission is by direct ingestion of contaminated food, indirectly by food or water contaminated with infected cat faeces, or vertical transmission. Confirmation is by detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii, or identification of Toxoplasma gondii in tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, or other body fluids.
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
Foundation children elsewhere
KA64.0– Congenital toxoplasmosis
Sibling codes
Foundation entity
Allowed postcoordination axes
Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases