Asked by Allan Morales on May 15, 2024

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Which of the following is the correct code for Wolhynian fever?

A) A78
B) A79.0
C) A79.9
D) A78.0, A79.0

Wolhynian Fever

An infectious disease, also known as trench fever, caused by the bacteria Bartonella quintana and transmitted by body lice.

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Kaetlin BoyleMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Wolhynian fever is classified under category A79.0 in ICD-10, which stands for "Other tick-borne viral encephalitis". Option A (A78) is for Q fever, option C (A79.9) is for tick-borne fever, and option D includes both Q fever and Wolhynian fever. Therefore, option B is the best choice for Wolhynian fever.