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What is Whipple's Disease? What class of organisms causes it? What is the primary problem, and what are the associated symptoms? Epidemiology
Caused by Actinomycetes
Causes lesions on the small intestine. Damages the villi => Poor nutrition
Associated Symptoms:
Look like fasting, weight loss
Men (80%) during middle age
higher in Caucasians (possibly genetic)
Causes lesions on the small intestine. Damages the villi => Poor nutrition
Associated Symptoms:
Look like fasting, weight loss
Men (80%) during middle age
higher in Caucasians (possibly genetic)
