EA50.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Erythema marginatum rheumaticum

Description

A cutaneous exanthem occurring in up to 10% of cases of rheumatic fever. The rash appears as widespread pink or red macules or papules that expand centrifugally with central clearing to form annular or polycyclic erythematous plaques. The exanthem may persist intermittently for weeks to months.

Index terms

  • Erythema marginatum rheumaticum

Exclusions from above levels

  • QD04 – Asymptomatic colonization of the skin by virulent or therapy resistant bacteria

Sibling codes

  • EA50.1 – Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema
  • EA50.2 – Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
  • EA50.3 – Staphylococcal scarlatina
  • EA50.Y – Other specified toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection
  • EA50.Z – Toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection, unspecified

Foundation entity

Erythema marginatum rheumaticum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1778464547

Part of: EA50: Toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection › 14: Diseases of the skin