Answer and Discussion of Quiz Set: A-005

1.    Which of the following is NOT true for Whipple’s disease?

A.  Often generalized lymphadenopathy

B.  Present with diarrhea and weight loss

C.  Caused by Tropheryma whipplei

D.  Blunted villi are uncommon

E.  Require long-term antibiotic therapy

Answer and Discussion: The answer is (D). Villi are often blunted and atrophic in Whipple’s disease, which may contribute to malabsorption and weight loss.