In simple words: Sandfly fever is a viral infection spread by sandflies. It causes symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness.It's found in some tropical and subtropical areas.

Sandfly fever, also known as Pappataci fever or Phlebotomus fever, is a viral illness transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected sandfly. Symptoms typically include fever, headache, myalgia, and fatigue. In severe cases, abdominal pain, photophobia, nausea, and vomiting can also occur.

Example 1: A traveler returning from a Mediterranean country presents with high fever, headache, and muscle aches after being bitten by insects. A93.1 is used to code the diagnosis of sandfly fever., A soldier deployed in a Middle Eastern region develops fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain.Sandfly fever is diagnosed, and A93.1 is used for coding., A patient presents with symptoms suggestive of meningitis.After further investigation, including a spinal tap, the diagnosis is confirmed as sandfly fever with meningeal involvement, coded as A93.1.

Documentation should include travel history, symptom details (fever, headache, myalgia, fatigue, etc.), and any relevant laboratory findings (e.g., CBC, liver enzymes, spinal tap results).