Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia is an infrequent medical condition. The clinical symptoms associated with this disease are nonspecific, often resulting in misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Therefore, sharing and summarizing the experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of this dis...
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| description | Abstract Background Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia is an infrequent medical condition. The clinical symptoms associated with this disease are nonspecific, often resulting in misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Therefore, sharing and summarizing the experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease can deepen global understanding and awareness of it. Case presentation The patient is a 78-year-old married Han Chinese female who was admitted to the hospital after experiencing fever, dry cough, and fatigue for 4 days. A lung computed tomography scan revealed inflammatory exudation in the lower left lung, accompanied by pleural effusion. The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was subjected to further analysis using metagenomic next-generation sequencing, which identified 41 genetic sequences associated with Tropheryma whipplei. Consequently, she was diagnosed with Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia. After initiating treatment with doxycycline and biapenem, the patient’s symptoms showed significant improvement. Upon discharge, the patient continued treatment with a combination of doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine, which was discontinued after 4 days. At 12-month follow-up, the patient reported overall good health, with no symptoms of fever, cough, or any other discomfort. Conclusion Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia is a rare condition with nonspecific symptoms. The application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in pulmonary infections helps to rapidly identify rare pathogens, providing a solid foundation for precise and effective antibacterial treatment for patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-79cff63a5ed94982a5de5eefb8958acf2025-08-20T02:39:38ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472024-12-011811610.1186/s13256-024-04936-yPulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literatureJianglong Shi0Ren Liu1Jiehui Qiu2Chunping Wei3Dejin Pan4Tianxin Xiang5Na Cheng6Jiangxi Medical Center for Critical Public Health Events, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityDepartment of Infectious disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityDepartment of Infectious disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityDepartment of Infectious disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityDepartment of Infectious disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityJiangxi Medical Center for Critical Public Health Events, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityJiangxi Medical Center for Critical Public Health Events, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityAbstract Background Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia is an infrequent medical condition. The clinical symptoms associated with this disease are nonspecific, often resulting in misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Therefore, sharing and summarizing the experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease can deepen global understanding and awareness of it. Case presentation The patient is a 78-year-old married Han Chinese female who was admitted to the hospital after experiencing fever, dry cough, and fatigue for 4 days. A lung computed tomography scan revealed inflammatory exudation in the lower left lung, accompanied by pleural effusion. The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was subjected to further analysis using metagenomic next-generation sequencing, which identified 41 genetic sequences associated with Tropheryma whipplei. Consequently, she was diagnosed with Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia. After initiating treatment with doxycycline and biapenem, the patient’s symptoms showed significant improvement. Upon discharge, the patient continued treatment with a combination of doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine, which was discontinued after 4 days. At 12-month follow-up, the patient reported overall good health, with no symptoms of fever, cough, or any other discomfort. Conclusion Tropheryma whipplei pneumonia is a rare condition with nonspecific symptoms. The application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in pulmonary infections helps to rapidly identify rare pathogens, providing a solid foundation for precise and effective antibacterial treatment for patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04936-yTropheryma whippleiWhipple’s diseasePneumoniaCase report |
| spellingShingle | Jianglong Shi Ren Liu Jiehui Qiu Chunping Wei Dejin Pan Tianxin Xiang Na Cheng Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature Journal of Medical Case Reports Tropheryma whipplei Whipple’s disease Pneumonia Case report |
| title | Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature |
| title_full | Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature |
| title_fullStr | Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature |
| title_short | Pulmonary infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei: a case report and review of the literature |
| title_sort | pulmonary infection caused by tropheryma whipplei a case report and review of the literature |
| topic | Tropheryma whipplei Whipple’s disease Pneumonia Case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04936-y |
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