Tropical sprue: A rare digestive disease where the small intestine can't absorb nutrients properly. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Tropical sprue is available below.
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Chronic malabsorption syndrome occuring mainly in residents of or visitors to the tropics or subtropics; failed intestinal absorption of nutrients results in malnutrition and anemia due to folate deficiency. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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