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* Human intestinal spirochetosis--a review. ''Ger Med Sci.'' 2010;8:Doc01. doi: [https://doi.org/10.3205/000090 10.3205/000090] |
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Revision as of 02:36, 24 July 2022
Background
- Caused by Brachyspira aalborgi and Brachyspira pilosicoli
- The organisms commonly colonize the colon, but can also cause an intracellular infection
- Symptomatic disease is more common in patients with HIV
Management
- Metronidazole 500 mg p.o. qid for 10 days may be appropriate if symptomatic
Further Reading
- Human intestinal spirochetosis--a review. Ger Med Sci. 2010;8:Doc01. doi: 10.3205/000090
