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-{{Whipple's disease}}
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-==Overview==
-==Causes==
-Whipple's disease is caused by bacteria named [[''Tropheryma whippelii'']]. It can affect any system of the body, but occurs most often in the [[small intestine]]. Lesions appear on the wall of the small intestine and thicken the tissue. The villi are tiny, finger-like protrusions from the wall that help absorb nutrients—are damaged.
-==References==
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