Other bacterial foodborne intoxications
ICD-10 A05 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other bacterial foodborne intoxications.
This code is used for various bacterial foodborne illnesses that do not fall under more specific categories. It encompasses a range of intoxications caused by bacteria that may not be classified elsewhere.
Detailed patient history, including food intake and symptom onset.
Patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming contaminated food.
Consideration of outbreak situations and public health reporting.
Testing for specific bacterial pathogens in stool samples.
Document the clinical indication for testing and any relevant symptoms.
May require coordination with microbiology labs.
Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
Bacterial illnesses often have a more sudden onset and may be associated with specific food sources, while viral illnesses may have a longer incubation period.
