2025 ICD-10-CM code A01
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers are bacterial infections typically contracted through contaminated food or water. Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella typhi, is generally more severe than paratyphoid fever, which is caused by Salmonella paratyphi.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the confirmation of typhoid or paratyphoid fever through laboratory testing.Vaccination is medically necessary for individuals traveling to high-risk areas.
Clinicians should look for symptoms like high fever, stomach pain, headache, loss of appetite, and possibly rose-colored spots on the skin. Diagnosis involves laboratory testing of stool samples to detect the Salmonella bacteria. Treatment typically includes antibiotics, with high-dose dexamethasone considered in severe cases. Vaccination is recommended for individuals traveling to areas with poor sanitation.
In simple words: Typhoid and paratyphoid are fevers caused by bacteria found in dirty food or water. Typhoid fever is more serious and can be dangerous.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers are infections caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi, respectively. These bacteria are typically spread through the consumption of contaminated food or water. Both infections primarily affect the gastrointestinal system. Typhoid fever is generally more severe than paratyphoid fever and can sometimes be life-threatening.
Example 1: A patient presents with a high fever, stomach pains, and headache after returning from a trip to a region with known sanitation issues. Stool tests confirm the presence of Salmonella typhi, indicating typhoid fever., A patient experiences mild fever and abdominal discomfort after consuming contaminated food. Laboratory analysis reveals Salmonella paratyphi, leading to a diagnosis of paratyphoid fever., An individual planning a trip to a country with a high risk of typhoid seeks preventative care. The healthcare provider recommends and administers the typhoid vaccine.
Documentation should include details of symptoms (fever, abdominal pain, headache, etc.), travel history, laboratory results confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria (specifically typhi or paratyphi), and treatment administered (antibiotics, dexamethasone if applicable).
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Travel Medicine
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