Food poisoning due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus

This code represents foodborne illness specifically caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium commonly found in raw or undercooked seafood. Patients typically present with acute gastroenteritis symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

Apply this code when documentation clearly identifies Vibrio parahaemolyticus as the causative agent of food poisoning. This often follows consumption of contaminated seafood, particularly oysters. Supporting documentation includes positive stool cultures or epidemiological links to a confirmed Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak.

• Ensure the specific pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus is documented; do not use for general food poisoning without pathogen identification.
• Consider an E-code (E900-E909) to identify the specific foodstuff or circumstance if known and documented.
• Do not confuse with other bacterial foodborne illnesses; confirm the specific Vibrio species.