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You will need to take long-term antibiotics to cure any infections of the brain and central nervous system. A medicine called ceftriaxone is given through a vein (IV. It is followed by an antibiotic (such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) taken by mouth for up to 1 year. If symp...[read article]

Tests for Whipple's Disease

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Enteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the small intestine(small bowel).Small bowel biopsy; Push enteroscopy; Double-balloon enteroscopy; Capsule enteroscopy; S...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Tropheryma Whippelii DNA Detection
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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Medical Procedures for Whipple's Disease

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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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Administration of Electrolytes
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Prescribed Medications for Whipple's Disease

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PENICILLIN G (pen i SILL in G) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More
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TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent...  More
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SULFASALAZINE (sul fa SAL a zeen) is used to treat ulcerative colitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if ...  More
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STREPTOMYCIN (strep toe MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or oth...  More
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AMPICILLIN (am pi SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral in...  More
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CEFTRIAXONE (sef try AX one) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It It will not work for colds, flu, or other ...  More
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic, trime...  More
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Self Care for Whipple's Disease

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If you eat a varied diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, you're likely to get all the vitamins and minerals that you need.  More
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