Certain skin disorders attributable to infection or infestation

Definition

Infections and infestations affecting the skin incorporate both direct invasion of the skin (including associated mucous membranes, hair and nails) by microorganisms or parasites and dermatoses arising from systemic or other distant infections (e.g. viral exanthems)

6 subordinate codes

• EA00-EA3ZCertain skin disorders attributable to viral infection
• EA40-EA5ZCertain skin disorders attributable to bacterial infection
• EA60Certain skin disorders attributable to fungal infection
• Certain parasitic infections or infestations affecting the skin
• Infestation of the skin by ectoparasites
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Nearby in Diseases of the skin

• EA80-EB7YInflammatory dermatoses
• EB90-EB9YMetabolic or nutritional disorders affecting the skin
• EC10-EC7YGenetic or developmental disorders affecting the skin
• EC90-ED3YSensory or psychological disorders affecting the skin
• ED50-EG02Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
• EG30-EG9ZSkin disorders involving certain specific body regions
• EH10-EH40.ZSkin disorders associated with pregnancy, the neonatal period or infancy
• EH60-EH7ZAdverse cutaneous reactions to medication