2025 ICD-10-CM code A27.81
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases - Other forms of leptospirosis Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) Feed
Aseptic meningitis due to leptospirosis.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the confirmed diagnosis of leptospirosis with aseptic meningitis. The severity of symptoms and the potential for complications justify the need for antibiotic therapy and supportive care.
Diagnosis and treatment of aseptic meningitis in leptospirosis involve clinical evaluation, laboratory testing (blood tests for Leptospira antibodies), and antibiotic therapy (doxycycline or penicillin, potentially intravenous in severe cases). Patient education focuses on preventive measures, including avoiding stagnant water, not swimming in contaminated water, and wearing protective clothing.
In simple words: Aseptic meningitis in leptospirosis is a type of meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord lining) that happens with a bacterial infection called leptospirosis. You can get it from water or soil contaminated with animal urine, especially in warm climates.
Aseptic meningitis in leptospirosis refers to a mild form of meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord) occurring in conjunction with an infectious zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira.It is typically ingested with water contaminated by animal urine or spread through contact with infected soil, primarily occurring in warm climates.
Example 1: A farmer develops fever, headache, muscle aches, and a stiff neck after working in a flooded field.Testing reveals Leptospira antibodies, confirming leptospirosis with aseptic meningitis. , A veterinarian presents with headache, fever, and nausea following contact with a dog exhibiting signs of leptospirosis. Diagnostic testing confirms aseptic meningitis secondary to leptospirosis., An individual who recently swam in a tropical lake develops fever, headache, and altered mental status. Lumbar puncture reveals an aseptic meningitis pattern, and blood cultures grow Leptospira, confirming the diagnosis.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms (fever, headache, stiff neck, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), exposure history (contact with animals, contaminated water or soil), laboratory findings (Leptospira antibodies, CSF analysis), and treatment details (antibiotics administered).
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