Tropical sprue risk factors

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Overview

The most potent risk factor is exposure to tropical areas. It is rarely seen in short term travelers.

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