Candidiasis, Pediatric

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Codes

ICD09

112.9 Candidiasis of unspecified site

112.0 Candidiasis of mouth

112.84 Candidal esophagitis

112.3 Candidiasis of skin and nails

771.7 Neonatal Candida infection

112.89 Other candidiasis of other specified sites

112.9 Candidiasis of unspecified site

112.1 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina

ICD10

B37.9 Candidiasis, unspecified

B37.0 Candidal stomatitis

B37.81 Candidal esophagitis

B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail

P37.5 Neonatal candidiasis

B37.3 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina

B37.89 Other sites of candidiasis

SNOMED

78048006 Candidiasis (disorder)

79740000 Candidiasis of mouth (disorder)

20639004 Candidiasis of the esophagus (disorder)

49883006 candidiasis of skin (disorder)

240706001 Candida infection of genital region (disorder)

414821002 neonatal candidiasis (disorder)

FAQ

Q: When should an older child with thrush be evaluated for possible immunodeficiency?

A: Thrush in the older child is usually caused by recent antibiotic or steroid treatment or diabetes. If no explanatory cause is identified, further evaluation that includes HIV testing should be considered.