Nocardia (nocardiosis)
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Nocardia (nocardiosis) |
ICD10 code: | A43 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | none assigned |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | 2019-0: Neuro NOS |
Start Date: | |
Stop Date: | |
Data Dependencies(Reports/Indicators/Data Elements): | No results |
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Additional Info
Nocardiosis is a disease caused by bacteria found in soil and water. It can affect the lungs, brain, and skin.
It is most common in people with weakened immune systems who have difficulty fighting off infections
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