tropical sprue
Findings
No curated finding names tropical sprue yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
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.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0001078), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of
Other names
2 names
Resolves to: tropical sprue
- Also called
- post-infective tropical malabsorptiontropical steatorrhea