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Tropical Sprue Definition
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  • Tropical Sprue
A person with tropical sprue has a condition that causes malabsorption of nutrients from the intestines. A person with malabsorption is unable to absorb nutrients, such as sugar, fat, protein or vitamins. Images

The cause of tropical sprue is unknown, but it is a common cause of malabsorption in the tropical regions.

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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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