Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei
ICD-10 A03.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of shigellosis due to shigella sonnei.
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by the Shigella bacteria, specifically Shigella sonnei, leading to diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Detailed patient history, symptom severity, and treatment response.
Acute gastroenteritis with bloody diarrhea, travel-related infections.
Consider potential outbreaks and public health reporting.
Testing for Shigella sonnei in stool samples.
Document the reason for testing and clinical symptoms.
Consider referral to infectious disease specialists for severe cases.
Common symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), fever, stomach cramps, and nausea.
Shigellosis is transmitted through direct person-to-person contact, contaminated food or water, and poor hygiene practices.
