Pinta

Definition

A disease of the skin, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum carateum. This disease is characterised by hyperkeratosis and hyperpigmentation. Transmission may be by direct contact.

5 subordinate codes

• 1C1E.0Primary lesions of pinta
• 1C1E.1Intermediate lesions of pinta
• 1C1E.2Late lesions of pinta
• 1C1E.3Mixed lesions of pinta
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

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