Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection
ICD-10 A04.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of enteropathogenic escherichia coli infection.
Infection caused by enteropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, which can lead to diarrhea and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed patient history and laboratory confirmation of E. coli strain.
Acute gastroenteritis in children, travel-related diarrhea.
Consider potential complications such as dehydration and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Testing stool sample for E. coli.
Document the reason for culture and any prior treatments.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional tests for strain identification.
Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and sometimes fever.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool culture and identification of the specific E. coli strain.
