Intestinal spirochetosis: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 15:07, 21 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
