Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
ICD-10 A03.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of shigellosis due to shigella dysenteriae.
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by the Shigella bacteria, specifically Shigella dysenteriae, leading to diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Detailed patient history, including travel and exposure history.
Patients presenting with acute diarrhea, especially after travel to endemic areas.
Consider testing for antibiotic resistance due to increasing prevalence.
Testing stool samples for Shigella dysenteriae.
Document clinical symptoms and rationale for testing.
Consider referral to infectious disease specialists for severe cases.
Common symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), fever, abdominal cramps, and nausea.
Shigellosis is primarily transmitted through fecal-oral contact, often via contaminated food or water.
