Atripla And Lipodystrophy
Whipple's disease is a rare condition that prevents the small intestines from properly absorbing nutrients. This is called
Alternative Names
Intestinal lipodystrophy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Whipple's disease is caused by infection from bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii. The disorder mainly affects middle-aged white men.
Whipple's disease is extremely rare. Risk factors are unknown.
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