Catalog

Parasitic infection of peripheral nerve

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Parasitic infection of peripheral nerve – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1397000247

An infection of one or more peripheral nerves by a parasite. The clinical features depend on which nerve or nerves are affected. Diagnosis is made by considering the clinical findings in the context of neuroimaging findings, spinal fluid analysis and culture, serologic tests, and biopsy where appropriate.