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[Intestinal spirochaetosis].

P Aukrust, V Abeler

    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |February 28, 1989
    PubMed
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    Intestinal spirochetosis, a condition causing long-standing diarrhea, is diagnosed via microscopy. This bacterial infection in the digestive tract can be effectively treated with metronidazole.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Spirochetes are known inhabitants of the digestive tract in various species, including humans.
    • Intestinal spirochetosis is a condition characterized by the presence of these bacteria in the gut.
    • The pathogenetic significance of spirochetes in human intestinal diseases requires further elucidation.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a homosexual man with chronic diarrhea is presented, likely due to intestinal spirochetosis.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed by light microscopy, revealing a characteristic thin, hematoxyphilic band on the intestinal surface epithelium.
    • Electron microscopy further corroborated the presence of spirochetosis.

    Findings:

    • Intestinal spirochetosis presents as a distinct layer on the intestinal surface epithelium.

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  • Microscopic examination, particularly light and electron microscopy, are key diagnostic tools.
  • The newly defined genus of spirochetes within the Treponemataceae family are implicated.

    • Implications:

    • Intestinal spirochetosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with persistent diarrhea.
    • Early diagnosis and suspicion are crucial for effective management.
    • Metronidazole demonstrates efficacy in treating symptomatic intestinal spirochetosis.