Tropical sprue

A form of primary malabsorption syndrome, linked to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, India and the Caribbean.

Etiology
Not yet fully understood, probably a combination of factors. Climate burden, vitamin deficiency caused by a one-sided diet, infectious diseases and food toxins play a major role.

Clinical manifestation

 * Longterm diarrhea,
 * weight-loss,
 * fatigue,
 * megaloblastic anemia,
 * general symptoms of malabsorption.

Diagnosis
In combination with anamnestic data and enterobiopsis.

Therapy
Climate change is needed, treatement with broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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