TROPICAL SPRUE: DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES OF AN OLD DISEASE BUT UNDERRECOGNIZED. A TUNISIAN CASE REPORT

Published: 1 August 2022| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/rjyvdyrj6y.1
Contributors:
jihene guissouma,
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A tunisian case report of a latent Tropical sprue presented by a visitor of an endemic area Tropical sprue (TS) is a post-infective disease of the small bowel characterized by a malabsorption syndrome affecting tropics inhabitants and visitors. Diagnosis of TS remain challenging since it can be confused with common diarrheal diseases, especially in non-endemic areas. After ruling out other causes of chronic dirrhea, improvement after an optimal management combining rehydration, replacement of micronutrient, folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies as well as a prolonged antibiotic course supports the diagnosis of TS.

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Universite de Tunis El Manar Faculte de Medecine de Tunis

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Gastroenterology

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