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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.
 
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