Ecthyma in Child
Synopsis
Ecthyma is a bacterial skin infection caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci and often secondarily contaminated with staphylococci. It is seen from infancy to the teenage years. This infection is predisposed by poor hygiene, malnutrition, and trauma to the tissues. The lower extremities are sites of predilection.
Codes
ICD10CM:
L08.0 – Pyoderma
SNOMEDCT:
762694009 – Ecthyma
L08.0 – Pyoderma
SNOMEDCT:
762694009 – Ecthyma
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Last Reviewed:08/21/2019
Last Updated:08/21/2019
Last Updated:08/21/2019
Ecthyma in Child
