Yellow fever with other visceral involvement
ICD-10 A98.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of yellow fever with other visceral involvement.
Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the yellow fever virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti. The disease is endemic in tropical regions of Africa and South America. Patients may present with fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and headaches, which can progress to more severe symptoms including liver damage, jaundice, and hemorrhagic manifestations. The 'other visceral involvement' aspect indicates that the disease has affected organs beyond the liver, such as the kidneys or heart, leading to multi-organ dysfunction. Diagnosis is typically confirmed through serological tests or PCR. Travel history to endemic areas is crucial for diagnosis, as it helps establish the likelihood of exposure to the virus. Vaccination is the primary preventive measure, and those who are unvaccinated and travel to endemic regions are at significant risk of contracting the disease.
Detailed travel history, laboratory results, and clinical findings related to visceral involvement.
Patients presenting with fever and jaundice after travel to endemic areas.
Ensure all symptoms and laboratory findings are documented to support the diagnosis.
Immediate assessment of symptoms, travel history, and initial lab tests.
Patients with acute febrile illness after returning from travel.
Rapid identification and documentation of potential yellow fever cases to initiate appropriate treatment.
Used when yellow fever is suspected based on travel history and symptoms.
Document the reason for testing and clinical findings.
Infectious disease specialists should ensure comprehensive documentation of the patient's travel history.
Symptoms include fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and headaches, which can progress to jaundice and hemorrhagic manifestations.
Diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation, travel history, and laboratory tests such as serology or PCR.
