NO.1 MEDICAL CODING IN CALICUT

 A59.00  (UROGENITAL TRICHOMONIASIS UNSPECIFIED)                                  Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination.   Men who have trichomoniasis typically have no symptoms. Pregnant women who have trichomoniasis might be at higher risk of delivering their babies prematurely.                                 To prevent reinfection with the organism that cau ses trichomoniasis, both partners should be treated. The most common treatment for trichomoniasis involves taking one megadose of metronidazole (Flagyl) or tinidazole (Tindamax). You can reduce your risk of infection by using condoms correctly every time you have sex. SYMPTOMS Vaginal fluid that smells bad...

   A78  (Q FEVER)                            Q fever  is  a disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii . This bacteria naturally infects some animals, such as goats, sheep, and cattle. C. burnetii bacteria are found in the birth products (i.e. placenta, amniotic fluid), urine, feces, and milk of infected animals. SYMPTOMS High fever, up to 105 F (41 C) Severe headache Fatigue Chills Cough Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Sensitivity to light COMPLICATIONS Endocarditis.  An inflammation of the membrane inside your heart, endocarditis can severely damage your heart valves. Endocarditis is the most deadly of Q fever's complications. Lung issues.  Some people who have Q fever develop pneumonia. This can lead to acute respiratory distress, a medical emergency in which you're not getting enough oxygen. Pregnancy problems.  Chronic Q fever increases the risk of miscarriage, low birth wei...

   A83.2  (EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS)                                 Eastern equine encephalitis  (EEE) is an  extremely rare but serious and often fatal infection that causes encephalitis or inflammation of the brain . It is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with EEE virus (EEEV). EEEV can also infect a wide range of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.  Signs and symptoms of neurologic disease include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, drowsiness, and coma. In infants, neurologic disease often occurs soon after onset; in older children and adults, encephalitis may occur after several days of systemic illness.                                          There is no specific treatment for EEE. Antibiotics are...