Lung infections

Definition

Any condition of the lungs, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic source.

8 subordinate codes

• CA40Pneumonia
• CA41Acute bronchiolitis
• CA42Acute bronchitis
• CA43Abscess of lung or mediastinum
• CA44Pyothorax
• CA45Respiratory infections, not elsewhere classified
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Diseases of the respiratory system

• CA00-CA0ZUpper respiratory tract disorders
• CA20-CA2ZCertain lower respiratory tract diseases
• CA60-CA8ZLung diseases due to external agents
• CB00-CB0ZRespiratory diseases principally affecting the lung interstitium
• CB20-CB2ZPleural, diaphragm or mediastinal disorders
• CB40Certain diseases of the respiratory system
• CB41Respiratory failure
• CB60-CB64Postprocedural disorders of the respiratory system