Whipple’s disease is a rare bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Tropheryma whipplei (T. whipplei) that primarily affects the small intestine. Bacterial infection can cause thickening of tissues in the small intestine and internal sores. Bacterial infection could affect many different organs of the body such as gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, joints, heart, lungs, and eyes, and interfere with the body’s ability to metabolize fats. Whipple’s disease can be fatal, if ... Read more