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* Tropical sprue has been associated with Persistent travelers’ diarrhea. | * Tropical sprue has been associated with Persistent travelers’ diarrhea. | ||
* Tropical sprue is associated with deficiencies of vitamins absorbed in the proximal and distal small bowel and most commonly affects long-term travelers to tropical areas | * Tropical sprue is associated with deficiencies of vitamins absorbed in the proximal and distal small bowel and most commonly affects long-term travelers to tropical areas | ||
* Secondary lactase deficiency. | |||
Risk factors are: | Risk factors are: | ||
* Living in the tropics | * Living in the tropics | ||
* Long periods of travel to tropical destinations | * Long periods of travel to tropical destinations | ||
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Overview
The most potent risk factor is exposure to tropical areas. It is rarely seen in short term travelers.
Risk Factors
Associations
- Tropical sprue has been associated with Persistent travelers’ diarrhea.
- Tropical sprue is associated with deficiencies of vitamins absorbed in the proximal and distal small bowel and most commonly affects long-term travelers to tropical areas
- Secondary lactase deficiency.
Risk factors are:
- Living in the tropics
- Long periods of travel to tropical destinations