Whipple's Disease
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📋Overview
Whipple's disease is a rare systemic infectious disorder caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. It is a chronic condition primarily affecting the small intestine but can involve multiple organs. The term 'Whipple's disease' is the accepted modern name.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023788ICD-10-CM
K90.81
MeSH
D008061
SNOMED CT (US)
41545003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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