Tropical sprue
Tropical sprue is a malabsorption disease commonly found in tropical regions, marked with abnormal flattening of the villi and inflammation of the lining of the small intestine. It differs significantly from coeliac sprue. It appears to be a more severe form of environmental enteropathy.
| Tropical sprue | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Postinfectious tropical malabsorption |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Symptoms | Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss |
| Complications | Malabsorption, anaemia |
| Diagnostic method | Intestinal histology |
| Differential diagnosis | Coeliac disease, environmental enteropathy |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, folate replacement |
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