How Is Tropical Sprue Diagnosed?
How Is Tropical Sprue Diagnosed? Tropical sprue is a rare acquired disease, probably of infectious etiology, characterized by malabsorption and megaloblastic anemia. Diagnosis is clinical and by small-bowel biopsy. Treatment is with tetracycline and folate for 6 months. What are the symptoms of tropical sprue? The symptoms of Tropical Sprue may include fatigue and diarrhea