1F76 Taeniasis

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

A disease of the intestines, caused by an infection with the adult parasitic worm Taenia. This disease is characterised by abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea, constipation, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by ingestion of larval cysts in undercooked beef or pork. Confirmation is by identification of Taenia eggs or proglottids in faecal samples (samples from multiple days).

exclusions

• Cysticercosis  (1F70)

sections/codes in this section (1F76-1F76)

• Taeniasis due to Taenia solium  (1F76.0)
• Taeniasis due to Taenia saginata  (1F76.1)
• Other specified taeniasis  (1F76.Y)
• Taeniasis, unspecified  (1F76.Z)

postcoordination

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