About The Medical Condition Tropical Sprue
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Tropical Sprue
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tropical Sprue?
A malabsorption syndrome occurring in the tropics and subtropics. Protein malnutrition is usually precipitated by the malabsorption, and anemia due to folic acid deficiency is particularly common. Administration of antibiotics (especially tetracycline) and folic acid usually results in remission. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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