Tropical sprue risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The risk factors for the development of tropical sprue include an episode of infectious diarrhea and visit to endemic areas.
Risk Factors
Risk factors associated with tropical sprue include:
- Episode of infectious gastroenteritis[1]
- Reduced bowel motility
- Visit to endemic tropical area
References
- ↑ McCarroll MG, Riddle MS, Gutierrez RL, Porter CK (2015). "Infectious Gastroenteritis as a Risk Factor for Tropical Sprue and Malabsorption: A Case-Control Study". Dig Dis Sci. 60 (11): 3379–85. doi:10.1007/s10620-015-3768-8. PMID 26115751.