Actinomycosis A42-

Actinomycosis A42-

Type 1 Excludes

• actinomycetoma (B47.1)

Clinical Information

• An infectious process caused by bacteria of the actinomyces species. It is characterized by the formation of purulent and painful abscesses in the mouth, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.
• Infections with bacteria of the genus actinomyces.

Codes

A42 Actinomycosis

•  A42.0 Pulmonary actinomycosis
•  A42.1 Abdominal actinomycosis
•  A42.2 Cervicofacial actinomycosis
•  A42.7 Actinomycotic sepsis
• A42.8 Other forms of actinomycosis
  •  A42.81 Actinomycotic meningitis
  •  A42.82 Actinomycotic encephalitis
  •  A42.89 Other forms of actinomycosis
•  A42.9 Actinomycosis, unspecified