{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: A Case of Human Intestinal Spirochetosis Diagnosed During Screening Colonoscopy.
{Author}: Alnimer L;Zakaria A;Warren B;
{Journal}: Cureus
{Volume}: 13
{Issue}: 5
{Year}: May 2021 4
暂无{DOI}: 10.7759/cureus.14829
{Abstract}: Human intestinal spirochetosis (HIS) is a rare disease and mostly encountered incidentally during colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy. Risk factors include homosexuality and immunocompromised states. Patients are usually asymptomatic; however, chronic diarrhea and bloody stools have been reported in some cases. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by histopathology. A watch-and-see approach is usually acceptable, but successful treatment with Metronidazole has been reported in symptomatic cases. Its clinical significance remains questionable given that patients are mostly asymptomatic.