In simple words: This refers to a bacterial infection in the gut, causing symptoms like diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever. The exact type of bacteria causing the infection isn't known.

This code represents a bacterial infection affecting the gastrointestinal system, where the specific causative bacteria is not documented.

Example 1: A patient presents with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, but the lab results are inconclusive about the specific bacterial cause. A04.9 is used because the infection is clinically evident, but the specific bacteria is unspecified., A patient with symptoms suggestive of bacterial gastroenteritis undergoes fecal testing. The test doesn't identify a specific pathogen, but confirms the presence of bacteria, leading to a diagnosis of A04.9., A patient experiences bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. The initial diagnosis is suspected E. coli infection, but further testing fails to confirm a specific type of E. coli. A04.9 is used because the bacterial infection is confirmed, but the type is unspecified.

Symptoms, including diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever. Laboratory results, including stool culture, if available. Clinical findings, such as dehydration.

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