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Tropical sprue epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Tropical sprue is a rare diagnosis nowadays, and the highest prevalence is seen in the tropical countries.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of tropical sprue is unknown as it is a rare diagnosis due to improved hygiene practices and the use of antibiotics.[1]
- In United States, tropical sprue is extremely rare and is only seen in travellers to endemic areas.
Geography
- Tropical sprue affects the people tropical areas (30 degrees North or South of the equator), India, major part of South East Asia, Puerto Rica, parts of the Caribbean, northern South America, and West Africa have high prevalence of tropical sprue.[1]
Age
- Tropical sprue commonly affects adults. However, cases in children have also been reported.
Gender
- Tropical sprue affects men and women equally.
Race
- Tropical sprue affects all races of those who reside or visit endemic areas.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nath SK (2005). “Tropical sprue”. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 7 (5): 343–9. PMID 16168231.
- ↑ Brown IS, Bettington A, Bettington M, Rosty C (2014). “Tropical sprue: revisiting an underrecognized disease”. Am J Surg Pathol. 38 (5): 666–72. doi:10.1097/PAS.0000000000000153. PMID 24441659.
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