Whipple's Disease Health Article

Special concerns

Knowledge of Whipple's disease is rapidly evolving, and there have been many recent developments that may lead to new diagnostic options and new treatments in the near future.

PERIODICALS

Marth, Thomas, and Dider Raoult. "Whipple's disease," Lancet 361, no. 9353 (January 18, 2003): 239–247.

OTHER

"NINDS Whipple's Disease Information Page." National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (March 10, 2004). <http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/whipples.htm>.

"Whipple's Disease." National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. (March 10, 2004). <http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/whipple/index.htm>.

ORGANIZATIONS

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). P.O. Box 1968 (55 Kenosia Avenue), Danbury, CT 06813-1968. (203) 744–0100 or (800) 999–NORD (6673); Fax: (203) 798–2291. orphan@rarediseases.org. <http://www.rarediseases.org>.

David Tulloch,