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The worldwide burden of tuberculosis (TB) has increased and it can involve virtually any organ of the body. Intestinal TB accounts for about 2% of the cases of TB worldwide. The ileocecal region is the most commonly affected site, and the foregut is rarely involved.
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- Whipple disease, caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei, is a rare infection that primarily impacts the gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems but can also affect the heart, brain, and lungs, making diagnosis difficult due to varied symptoms.
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- Abdominal tuberculosis can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are vague, often causing delays in treatment.
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