ICD-10 Code A02.24 | Salmonella osteomyelitis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include localized bone pain, swelling, fever, and possible drainage from the infection site. Patients may also experience systemic symptoms like chills and malaise.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI, and laboratory tests including blood cultures to identify Salmonella bacteria.

Treatment usually involves prolonged antibiotic therapy, often requiring hospitalization. Surgical intervention may be necessary for abscess drainage or debridement.

Salmonella osteomyelitis itself is not contagious; however, the Salmonella bacteria can be transmitted through contaminated food or water, leading to gastrointestinal illness.