ICD-10 Code B65.9 | Schistosomiasis, unspecified Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, hematuria, and fatigue. Chronic cases may lead to more severe complications such as liver damage or bladder cancer.

Diagnosis typically involves serological tests, stool or urine examination for eggs, and patient history of exposure to contaminated water sources.

The primary treatment is praziquantel, which is effective against all forms of schistosomiasis. Supportive care may also be necessary to manage symptoms.

Schistosomiasis is not contagious in the traditional sense; it is transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater where the larvae are present.