Taeniasis due to Taenia solium
ICD-10 B68.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of taeniasis due to taenia solium.
Taeniasis due to Taenia solium is a parasitic infection caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This helminthic infection is primarily acquired through the consumption of undercooked or raw pork containing cysticerci (larval stage). Once ingested, the larvae develop into adult tapeworms in the intestines, leading to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and weight loss. In some cases, the infection may be asymptomatic. Complications can arise if the larvae migrate outside the intestines, leading to cysticercosis, which can affect various tissues, including the brain, muscles, and eyes. Diagnosis is typically made through stool examination for eggs or proglottids, and serological tests may be used in cases of cysticercosis. Treatment involves antiparasitic medications such as praziquantel or niclosamide, which are effective in eliminating the adult tapeworms. Preventive measures include proper cooking of pork and improved sanitation practices to reduce the risk of transmission.
Detailed patient history, including dietary habits and travel history.
Patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming undercooked pork.
Consideration of potential complications such as cysticercosis.
Endoscopic findings and stool examination results.
Patients with chronic abdominal pain and weight loss.
Need for differential diagnosis with other gastrointestinal disorders.
Used when confirming diagnosis of taeniasis.
Document the reason for testing and results.
Infectious disease specialists may order this test more frequently.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and weight loss. Some patients may be asymptomatic.
Diagnosis is typically made through stool examination for eggs or proglottids, and serological tests may be used in cases of cysticercosis.
Treatment usually involves antiparasitic medications such as praziquantel or niclosamide.
