Sprue, Tropical
A chronic malabsorption syndrome, occurring mainly in residents of or visitors to the tropics or subtropics. The failed INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients from the SMALL INTESTINE results in MALNUTRITION and ANEMIA that is due to FOLIC ACID deficiency.
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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.637.850, C18.452.603.850
MeSH Unique ID: D013182
Entry Terms:
- Tropical Sprue
- Idiopathic Tropical Malabsorption Syndrome
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