NO.1 MEDICAL CODING IN CALICUT

   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...

   A96.2  (LASSA FEVER)                  Lassa fever  is an acute, viral disease carried by a type of rat that is common in West Africa. It can be life-threatening. It is a hemorrhagic virus, which means it can cause bleeding, although 8 out of every 10 people with the virus have no symptoms. If it affects the liver, kidneys, or spleen, it can be fatal.  CAUSES As a result, the virus can spread easily, especially as the rats breed rapidly and can inhabit human homes. The most common method of transmission is by consuming or inhaling rat urine or feces. It can also be spread through cuts and open sores. The rats live in and around human habitation, and they often come into contact with foodstuffs. Sometimes people eat the rats, and the disease can be spread during their preparation. Person-to-person contact is possible via blood, tissue, secretions or excretions, but not through touch. Sharing needles may spr...