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Subset: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

This subset includes diagnoses and findings for equine practitioners to record patient information electronically. This view is limited to the descriptions deemed preferred and acceptable by AAEP. More detailed information, including the concept name and identifier, definition, and additional descriptions, is available by clicking on a term. This view is for evaluation purposes only. A different format will be used for distribution and utilization by vendors and veterinarians.

Display Full List: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

Current Concept:
  Fullyspecifiedname: Necrotizing fasciitis (disorder)
  ConceptId: 52486002

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Bacterial infectious disease (disorder)
  Is a   Fasciitis (disorder)
  Is a   Injury of connective tissue (disorder)
  Is a   Injury of soft tissue (disorder)
  Is a   Lesion of soft tissue (disorder)
  Is a   Soft tissue infection (disorder)
  Is a   Tissue necrosis (disorder)
Group 2
  Associated morphology (attribute)   Necrotizing inflammation (morphologic abnormality)
  Finding site (attribute)   Structure of fascia (body structure)
  Causative agent (attribute)   Domain Bacteria (organism)
  Pathological process (attribute)   Infectious process (qualifier value)
  This concept is sufficiently defined.

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Necrotizing fasciitis (disorder)
  Synonym: Necrotizing fasciitis
  Synonym: Necrotising fasciitis

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Necrotizing fasciitis