Infections of lips or oral mucosa

Definition

A group of conditions characterised by the invasion of lips and oral mucosa by harmful organisms (pathogens), such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, rickettsiae, or viruses.

3 subordinate codes

• DA01.30Cellulitis or abscess of soft tissues of the mouth
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of oral mucosa

• DA01.0Disturbances of oral epithelium
• DA01.1Noninfectious erosive or ulcerative disorders of oral mucosa
• DA01.2Granuloma or granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa
• DA01.4Irritative hyperplasia of oral mucosa
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified