Paratyphoid fever, unspecified
ICD-10 A01.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of paratyphoid fever, unspecified.
Paratyphoid fever is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella paratyphi, characterized by prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The unspecified designation indicates that the specific serotype is not identified.
Detailed patient history, including travel history and exposure risks.
Patients presenting with fever and gastrointestinal symptoms after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of vaccination history and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Testing for Salmonella in patients with suspected paratyphoid fever.
Document clinical suspicion and rationale for culture.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional serological testing.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and headache.
Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation and laboratory testing, including blood cultures.
