Dracunculiasis (B72)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)

    • Helminthiases (B65-B83)

      • Dracunculiasis (B72)

        • B72 - Dracunculiasis BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Dracunculiasis (B72)

Dracunculiasis - Infection with nematodes of the genus Dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks.

Instructional Notations

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• guinea worm infection
• infection due to Dracunculus medinensis