Tropical sprue

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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.

References

Bibliography

JIRÁSEK, Václav – BRODANOVÁ, Marie – MAREČEK, Zdeněk. Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie. 1. edition. Praha : Galén, 2002. ISBN 80-7262-139-4.