Whipple disease and sx Flashcards
1
Q
What is Whipple disease?
A
Whipple disease is caused by the bacteria Trophyrema whippili and is characterized by foamy PAS+ macrophages in the intestinal lamina propria
2
Q
What are sx?
A
Sx: malabsorption, cardiac symptoms, arthralgias, and neuro deficits
