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[Whipple's disease].

H L Zaaijer1, P H Savelkoul, C M Vandenbroucke-Grauls

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, afd. Medische Microbiologie en Infectiepreventie, Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 30, 1999
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Whipple's disease, caused by Tropheryma whippelii, affects multiple organs and is diagnosed via PAS staining or PCR. Treatment with cotrimoxazole can cure the infection, but relapses are possible.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Whipple's disease is a rare systemic infection caused by the bacillus Tropheryma whippelii.
  • It typically presents with gastrointestinal symptoms like malabsorption and diarrhea, but can affect other organs including the heart, brain, and joints.
  • A host immune system defect is suspected to play a role in disease pathogenesis.

Observation:

  • Tropheryma whippelii is identified within phagocytes in affected tissues.
  • Diagnosis relies on microscopic examination of periodic-acid-Schiff (PAS)-stained slides and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.
  • A recent advancement includes a method for culturing T. whippelii.

Findings:

  • The study details the characteristic symptoms and extra-intestinal manifestations of Whipple's disease.

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  • Diagnostic methods, including PAS staining and PCR, are highlighted.
  • The efficacy and limitations of antibiotic treatment, primarily cotrimoxazole, are discussed, noting the potential for relapses.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing Whipple's disease and preventing severe complications.
    • Further research into the host immune response may reveal new therapeutic targets.
    • Understanding the potential for relapse emphasizes the need for long-term patient monitoring.