Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers
ICD-10 A01 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of typhoid and paratyphoid fevers.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers are systemic infections caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi, respectively, characterized by prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed patient history including travel and exposure history, laboratory test results.
Patients presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea after travel to endemic areas.
Consider vaccination history and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Testing for Salmonella in patients with suspected typhoid or paratyphoid fever.
Document clinical symptoms and any relevant travel history.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for antibiotic susceptibility.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, weakness, abdominal pain, headache, and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Diagnosis is typically made through blood cultures and clinical evaluation, including travel history.
