Calicivirus enteritis
ICD-10 A08.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of calicivirus enteritis.
Calicivirus enteritis is an inflammation of the intestine caused by calicivirus, often leading to gastroenteritis symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Detailed patient history, symptom description, and laboratory test results.
Acute gastroenteritis in patients with recent exposure to contaminated food or water.
Consideration of outbreak scenarios and potential public health reporting.
Testing for calicivirus in patients with gastroenteritis symptoms.
Document clinical symptoms and exposure history.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional testing for differential diagnosis.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and nausea, typically appearing 24-48 hours after exposure.
Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical symptoms and can be confirmed through laboratory testing for the virus.
