ICD-10 Code B70.1 | Sparganosis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include localized swelling, pain at the infection site, fever, and neurological symptoms if the larvae migrate to the central nervous system.

Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation, imaging studies such as CT or MRI, and sometimes serological tests to identify the presence of the parasite.

Sparganosis is not contagious; it is acquired through ingestion of contaminated water or undercooked meat containing the larvae.

Treatment often involves antiparasitic medications such as praziquantel or albendazole, and in some cases, surgical removal of cysts may be necessary.