1G02

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

External hirudiniasis

Description

Infestation of the skin by leeches. Sensitisation to antigenic substances deposited in the skin can result in urticarial weals and bullae.

Index terms

  • External hirudiniasis
  • Leech infestation NOS

Excludes

  • 1F9Z – Internal hirudiniasis

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1G00 – Pediculosis
  • 1G01 – Myiasis
  • 1G03 – Pthiriasis
  • 1G04 – Scabies
  • 1G05 – Tungiasis
  • 1G06 – Cimicosis
  • 1G07 – Infestation by mites
  • 1G0Y – Infestation by other specified ectoparasite
  • 1G0Z – Infestation by unknown or unspecified ectoparasite

Foundation entity

External hirudiniasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1781413652

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases