2025 ICD-10-CM code A27
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Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with the urine of infected animals or contaminated environments.
Medical necessity for diagnosing and treating leptospirosis is established by the presence of compatible symptoms, risk factors for exposure, and confirmation of the diagnosis through serological testing.Treatment is medically necessary to prevent severe complications and potentially life-threatening outcomes.
Diagnosis and treatment of leptospirosis, including ordering laboratory tests, prescribing antibiotics (oral or intravenous), providing patient education on prevention and risk reduction, and managing complications.
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases > Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
In simple words: Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread from animals to humans through contaminated water or soil.Symptoms can be mild (like a fever and headache) or severe (leading to kidney or liver problems). Treatment involves antibiotics.
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.Transmission occurs primarily through contact with water or soil contaminated by the urine of infected animals.The bacteria can enter the body through mucous membranes, cuts, or abrasions. Clinical manifestations range from mild (fever, headache, muscle aches) to severe (Weil's disease, characterized by jaundice, kidney failure, and bleeding), and even death in severe cases.Diagnosis involves serological testing, and treatment typically involves antibiotics such as doxycycline or penicillin, potentially administered intravenously in severe cases.
Example 1: A farmer presents with fever, headache, muscle pain, and jaundice after working in a flooded field.Leptospirosis is suspected, and serological testing is ordered.Doxycycline is prescribed., A person reports symptoms consistent with leptospirosis following a kayaking trip in a lake known for wildlife.Testing confirms the diagnosis, and intravenous antibiotics are administered due to severe kidney involvement., A veterinarian suspects leptospirosis in a dog with fever and lethargy.The dog's owner is advised to seek medical attention if they develop similar symptoms as there is potential for zoonotic transmission.
Detailed history of exposure (contact with potentially contaminated water, soil, or animals), complete physical examination findings, laboratory results (serological tests confirming Leptospira antibodies), antibiotic treatment details, and documentation of any complications.
** Leptospirosis is a globally distributed disease with varying prevalence depending on climate and environmental conditions.Proper infection control measures are crucial in healthcare settings to prevent nosocomial transmission.
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