A 27-year-old pregnant female in her second trimester presents with MSSA. Select the appropriate code selection and sequence:
? A41.01 Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus
? B95.61 Methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
? O98.812 Other maternal infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, second trimester

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The correct sequence is O98.812, A41.01 because the primary concern is the impact of the infection on the pregnancy, which is indicated by code O98.812. The specific infection, MSSA, is then detailed with A41.01. The sequencing reflects the clinical priority of managing the pregnancy complication.

A 27-Year-Old Pregnant Female in Her Second Trimester Presents with MSSA