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Whipple's disease

Whipple''s disease is a rare condition that prevents the intestine from properly absorbing nutrients. This is called malabsorption.Whipple''s disease is caused by infection from bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii.

Source:ADAM

Date:October 13, 2008

Whipple's Disease

Whipple''s disease is a rare infectious disorder that can affect many areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Caused by the bacteria Tropheryma whipplei, it is typically diagnosed from malabsorption symptoms s...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

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