Typhoid fever
ICD-10 A01.0 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever is a systemic infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, characterized by prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed clinical history, including travel history and symptom duration.
Patients presenting with fever and gastrointestinal symptoms after travel to endemic areas.
Consideration of vaccination history and exposure to contaminated food or water.
Testing for Salmonella in patients with suspected typhoid fever.
Document clinical suspicion and any relevant travel history.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional serological testing.
Common symptoms include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, headache, and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation and laboratory testing, including blood cultures.
