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Symptoms

Signs

Cause

Affected Regions

The disease was first described by William Hillary in 1759 in Barbados. Tropical sprue is endemic to India and southeast Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Treatment

Once diagnosed, tropical sprue can be treated by a course of the antibiotic tetracycline and vitamins B12 and folic acid for at least 6 months.

Prevention

Prognosis

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 ==Prevention==
-Preventions of tropical sprue include avoiding travel to the affected regions.
-If you have to travel, remember to use only bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and washing food.  Do not eat fruits that have been washed with tap water or limit yourself to fruits that can be peeled, such as banana and oranges.
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