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tropical sprue
Disease Summary
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Mondo Description A rare disorder of the digestive tract characterized by malabsorption and anemia. It is likely caused by infection leading to small intestinal mucosal injury, bacterial overgrowth and inflammatory changes. It is most prevalent in residents and visitors to tropical and subtropical climates. Clinical signs include anorexia, abdominal bloating, diarrhea and weight loss. Clinical course may progress to deficiencies of folate, vitamin B12 and iron. Prognosis is favorable with nutrient replacement and antibiotic therapy, however relapses are common.
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Description from Mondo Disease Ontology.
DataSources which have contributed target associations to this disease, and the identifiers by which the disease is referenced.
COHD:193521
DOID:10607
GARD:0007824
ICD10:K90.1
ICD9:579.1
MESH:D013182
NCIT:C45428
SCTID:47384003
UMLS:C0038054
MONDO:0001078
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