Q15. (WHIPPLE DISEASE)

All of the following are seen in Whipple’s disease EXCEPT:

(a) Weight loss
(b) Migratory arthropathy
(c) Dementia
(d) Hemolytic anemia

ANS- (d) Hemolytic anemia

Whipple disease is caused by spirochete (tryponema whipple).

Symptoms :

  • Dementia
  • Diarrhea
  • Ataxia
  • Arthritis
  • Weight loss

Diagnosis: PAS positive organism in Biopsy of small bowel

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