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==Overview==
==Overview==
The most potent risk factor is exposure to tropical areas. It is rarely seen in short term travelers.
 


==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==


==Associations==
==Associations==
* Tropical sprue has been associated with Persistent travelers’ diarrhea.
 
* Tropical sprue is associated with deficiencies of vitamins absorbed in the proximal and distal small bowel and most commonly affects long-term travelers to tropical areas
* Secondary lactase deficiency.
Risk factors are:
* Living in the tropics
* Long periods of travel to tropical destinations


==References==
==References==

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