2025 ICD-10-CM code A36.85
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Diphtheritic cystitis. This is a bacterial infection of the urinary bladder caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, often as a complication of diphtheria.
Medical necessity for treating diphtheritic cystitis is established by the confirmed presence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in the urine, along with associated clinical symptoms. Treatment aims to eradicate the infection and prevent further complications.
Diagnosis of diphtheritic cystitis involves evaluating patient symptoms (frequent urination, pain, etc.), exposure history, physical examination, and laboratory tests of urine. Treatment includes diphtheria antitoxin and antibiotics. Patient isolation may be necessary. Prevention involves diphtheria vaccination (DTaP, Tdap, DT, Td).
In simple words: Diphtheritic cystitis is a bladder infection caused by the same bacteria that causes diphtheria.It can cause painful and frequent urination.
Diphtheritic cystitis is a rare complication of diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It involves inflammation and the formation of a dense fibrous pseudomembrane on the mucous membrane of the bladder.This can lead to urinary tract symptoms such as painful or frequent urination.
Example 1: A patient presents with painful urination, lower back pain, and fever. They have a recent history of a sore throat and swollen neck glands. Urine culture confirms Corynebacterium diphtheriae, indicating diphtheritic cystitis as a complication of diphtheria., A child diagnosed with diphtheria develops frequent urination and abdominal pain.A urine test reveals the presence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, confirming diphtheritic cystitis., A patient with a confirmed case of respiratory diphtheria complains of burning sensation during urination and increased urinary frequency.A urinalysis reveals the presence of the bacteria causing diphtheria, indicating diphtheritic cystitis.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms (painful urination, frequency, fever, etc.), history of diphtheria or possible exposure, physical exam findings, and laboratory results confirming Corynebacterium diphtheriae in urine.
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