Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication
ICD-10 A05.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of foodborne clostridium perfringens intoxication.
A foodborne illness caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with Clostridium perfringens, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Detailed patient history including food consumption and symptom onset.
Patients presenting with acute diarrhea after a meal, especially after consuming meat dishes.
Consider potential outbreaks in communal eating settings.
Testing stool samples in suspected cases of foodborne illness.
Document clinical symptoms and history of food consumption.
Infectious disease specialists may require additional testing for confirmation.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea, typically occurring within 6 to 24 hours after ingestion.
Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical symptoms and patient history, often supported by laboratory testing of stool samples.
