Paratyphoid fever B
ICD-10 A01.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of paratyphoid fever b.
Paratyphoid fever B is a systemic infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella paratyphi B, characterized by prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed clinical history, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of vaccination history and exposure risks.
Testing for Salmonella species in suspected paratyphoid fever cases.
Document the source of the culture and clinical suspicion.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional serological testing.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash.
Diagnosis is typically made through blood cultures and clinical evaluation, especially in patients with a history of travel to endemic areas.
