Intestinal spirochaetosis

Postgrad Med J. 1994 Feb;70(820):134-7. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.70.820.134.

Abstract

Two cases of intestinal spirochaetosis are described. The first case improved with treatment while the second case improved spontaneously without any intervention. Controversy over treatment and pathogenicity of intestinal spirochaetosis is discussed with review of previous publications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Colon / pathology*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use
  • Rectal Diseases / pathology*
  • Rectum / pathology*
  • Spirochaetales Infections / drug therapy
  • Spirochaetales Infections / pathology*

Substances

  • Metronidazole