Strongyloidiasis B78-

Strongyloidiasis B78-

Type 1 Excludes

  • trichostrongyliasis (B81.2)

Clinical Information

  • Infection with nematodes of the genus strongyloides. The presence of larvae may produce pneumonitis and the presence of adult worms in the intestine could lead to moderate to severe diarrhea.
  • Infections with nematodes of the order strongylida; includes oesophagostomiasis, hook worm infection, trichostrongyloidiasis and equine strongylosis.

Codes

B78 Strongyloidiasis