A75.3: Typhus fever due to Rickettsia tsutsugamushi
You have spotted fever.
Spotted fever is caused by bacteria. The bacteria are spread by mites. Mites are tiny, spider-like creatures. Infected mites can come from rats or mice. You can become infected by having contact with such creatures. The disease occurs in Asia and Australia.
With spotted fever, you may have a high fever and be severely ill. You may then also become confused or pass out. Pink spots can occur on the skin. Later the spots can darken and turn into tangible pustules. Your lungs can also get inflamed. Lung inflammation can be accompanied by coughing or chest pain. Spotted fever can also be accompanied by swollen lymph nodes.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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