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Whipple Disease

消化内科

Common symptoms

无力、胸痛、胃肠道症状、呼吸困难、腹泻、衣玉品、腹痛、便秘、低热、恶心、厌食

The pathology of disease

Whipple disease is systemic infection by Tropheryma whipplei, affecting small bowel (malabsorption), joints, CNS, and heart, presenting with diarrhea, weight loss, arthralgia, and fever. Treatment: prolonged antibiotics (initial ceftriaxone, then TMP-SMX or penicillin for 12+ months); nutritional support; treat complications (endocarditis/neurologic involvement); monitor for relapse; follow-up PCR/endoscopy; prolonged treatment to prevent CNS relapse.

Common Symptoms

Diarrhea; weight loss; arthralgia; fever; by T. whipplei

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial infection causes macrophage infiltration of small bowel and malabsorption.

Treatment

Prolonged antibiotics; nutrition; monitor relapse/endocarditis/CNS

Preventive Measures

Early diagnosis; prolonged treatment.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Infectious-disease/Rheumatology/Cardiology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.