tropical sprue https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7824/tropical-sprue https://www.malacards.org/card/tropical_sprue tropical steatorrhea NCIT:C45428 MESH:D013182 MEDGEN:21300 tropical enteropathy DOID:10607 idiopathic tropical malabsorption syndrome 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. UMLS:C0038054 post-infective tropical malabsorption ICD9:579.1 icd11.foundation:316377284 ICD10CM:K90.1 SCTID:47384003 MONDO:0001078 malabsorption syndrome