Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii
ICD-10 A03.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of shigellosis due to shigella boydii.
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by the Shigella bacteria, specifically Shigella boydii in this case. It is characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Detailed patient history, including travel and exposure history, and laboratory confirmation of Shigella boydii.
Patients presenting with acute diarrhea, especially after travel to endemic areas.
Consider potential outbreaks in community settings.
Testing stool samples for Shigella species.
Document the reason for testing and any relevant symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests.
Common symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), fever, abdominal pain, and tenesmus.
Shigellosis is primarily transmitted through fecal-oral route, often via contaminated food or water.
