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Are some people more prone to getting whipples disease?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not yet known...: Referring to a disease caused by t. Whipplei, it is found in the environment such as in sewage water. Research is ongoing with respect to knowing who are more prone to getting whipples disease.

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Answered 7/20/2012

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