Publications by authors named "Stavros Basoukeas"
Article Synopsis
- Whipple disease (WD) is a rare illness caused by the bacteria Tropheryma whipplei, typically affecting middle-aged men who show symptoms like fever, chronic diarrhea, and joint pain.
- Extragastrointestinal symptoms can occur, making it crucial to maintain a high suspicion for WD in atypical cases; diagnosis often requires histologic examination.
- Effective treatment for WD is with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, as demonstrated in two patients who presented with uncommon symptoms like melena and prolonged depression, both of whom improved with the medication.
