ICD-11 MMS

01 Certain infectious or parasitic diseases

Mycobacterial diseases  (1B10-1B2Z)

1B21 Infections due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria

1B21.2 Cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection

1B21.20 Mycobacterium ulcerans infection

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) typically presents as a subcutaneous nodule which breaks down to form a deep painless ulcer which commonly reaches a size of 15 cm in diameter but may extend further to cause extensive tissue damage. The organism is found in wetlands of tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Africa [Dermatology TAG].

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