Stuart-Bras disease: A type of liver disease that is seen in children (usually aged 1-6 years) in the West Indies and is possibly caused by ingestion of plant toxins from plants such as Senico. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Stuart-Bras disease is available below.
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