Direct Infection of the Left Ankle Due to Leprosy (Mycobacterium

question 52

Short Answer

Direct infection of the left ankle due to leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae).
ICD-10-CM Codes: _____________________, ______________________

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The process by which the response to a substance decreases with repeated exposure, leading to the need for increased amounts to achieve the same effect.

Antigens

Substances that provoke an immune response in the body, often foreign proteins or polysaccharides that are recognized by antibodies or immune cells.

Unresponsiveness

The state of not reacting to stimuli or not exhibiting any response.

Cytotoxic T cells

A type of immune cell that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected with viruses, or cells that are damaged in other ways.