2025 ICD-10-CM code A00
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, often contracted through contaminated food or water.
Medical necessity for cholera treatment is established by the presence of clinical symptoms and laboratory confirmation of infection.The severity of the illness dictates the level of intervention, from oral rehydration to hospitalization for intravenous fluids and antibiotics.
Clinicians diagnose cholera through stool sample analysis. Treatment focuses on rehydration therapy with oral or intravenous fluids. Antibiotics may be used in severe cases.Preventive measures include vaccination and access to safe water and sanitation.
In simple words: Cholera is a bacterial infection of the gut that causes severe watery diarrhea.It can lead to dehydration due to loss of fluids and essential minerals. Cholera is treatable but can be fatal if not treated promptly.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria.The infection is often mild or asymptomatic, but can sometimes be severe.Severe cholera is characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps.Rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within hours.
Example 1: A patient presents with profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps after consuming contaminated food. Stool sample confirms Vibrio cholerae infection., An individual traveling to a region with poor sanitation develops mild diarrhea.Cholera is considered in the differential diagnosis., A patient experiences severe dehydration and shock after several days of watery diarrhea.Prompt treatment for cholera is initiated, including intravenous fluids and antibiotics.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration), laboratory results confirming Vibrio cholerae, and details of treatment provided (e.g., rehydration, antibiotics).
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Public Health Clinic