whipple's disease

Whipple’s Disease

Whipple’s disease is a rare, systemic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. Primarily affecting the small intestine, it leads to malabsorption, but the…
tropical sprue

Tropical Sprue

Tropical sprue is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder primarily affecting individuals residing in or traveling to tropical regions. It is characterized by malabsorption of nutrients due…