Amebiasis
ICD-10 A06 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of amebiasis.
Amebiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dysentery.
Detailed history of travel, exposure, and symptomatology.
Patients presenting with diarrhea after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of co-infections and differential diagnosis.
Testing for Entamoeba histolytica in stool samples.
Document the reason for testing and any relevant symptoms.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional lab results.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, dysentery.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool tests for the parasite or its antigens.
