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Tropical sprue

Tropical sprue

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Is a type of:

Tropical diseases • Malabsorption

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Abdomen

Symptoms

Alopecia
Fever
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Diarrhea
Fever, malaise, aches
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Tropical sprue
Antibiotic
Vitamin b12
Cyanocobalamin
Tetracycline
Folic acid

Tests

Stool culture
Stool ova and parasite exam
Complete blood count
D xylose absorption
Fecal fat

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