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cutaneous diphtheria

Medical Definition

A usually mild form of diphtheria characterized by infection of the skin by corynebacterium diphtheria and the resulting formation of a chronic, shallow ulcer that is sometimes bordered or followed by a bulla.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
A36.3Cutaneous diphtheria
Type 2 Excludes (1)

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