Whipple disease (Q91650)
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Whipple disease is a rare bacterial infection primarily affecting the small intestine caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. Whipple disease primarily causes malabsorption, however, this is a systemic infectious disorder and it can also affect heart, lungs, brain, joints and eyes.
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| English | Whipple disease |
Whipple disease is a rare bacterial infection primarily affecting the small intestine caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. Whipple disease primarily causes malabsorption, however, this is a systemic infectious disorder and it can also affect heart, lungs, brain, joints and eyes. |
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