Paratyphoid fever C
ICD-10 A01.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of paratyphoid fever c.
Paratyphoid fever C is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella paratyphi C, characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed patient history, symptomatology, and laboratory confirmation of Salmonella paratyphi C.
Patients presenting with fever and gastrointestinal symptoms after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of vaccination history and exposure risks.
Laboratory confirmation of Salmonella paratyphi C.
Document the source of the culture and clinical symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for confirmation.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sometimes rash.
Diagnosis is typically made through blood cultures and clinical evaluation of symptoms.
