Chronic intestinal amebiasis
ICD-10 A06.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of chronic intestinal amebiasis.
Chronic intestinal amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, characterized by prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
Detailed history of symptoms, travel history, and laboratory test results.
Patients presenting with persistent diarrhea and abdominal discomfort after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of co-infections and differential diagnoses.
Testing for Entamoeba histolytica in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Document symptoms and any relevant travel history.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests to rule out other infections.
Common symptoms include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool tests, serology, and sometimes imaging studies.
