Khloe Kardashian fighting illness she contracted while visiting Lamar Odom in hospital

Khloe Kardashian has revealed she is currently battling staph infection - which she is thought to have picked up whilst visiting her estranged hubby Lamar Odom in hospital.

Khloe, 31, has said the symptoms of the disease - which is the production of of toxins caused by bacteria - was brought on by stress.

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"Staph infection is no joke," she tweeted. "Mine was exacerbated by stress which is not a great combo. I'm under great medical care&receiving tons of love!

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Photo: Twitter

Photo: Twitter

"Please everyone take care of yourselves and pay attention to your bodies!! Be kind and loving to one another! It goes a long way!!

"I appreciate all of your prayers, well wishes and love being sent my way. I'll be better very soon. I love you guys (sic)"

Meanwhile, Khloe recently hit out at a fan who claimed she should choose between her boyfriend James Harden and Lamar.

Lamar Odom. Photo: Getty

In the rant, which she later blamed on her "antibiotics and painkillers", she said: "You should have said those to the man who went against all our vows. Judge yourself. F**k off ... Divorce is still going forward.

"Doesn't mean I won't be there through sickness and health. I've proven that. Stop believing everything you read. Not my place to clear up every rumour. I think I know what I'm doing in my life. (sic)"