A malabsorption syndrome of unknown cause that is prevalent in the tropics and subtropics. It affects residents or visitors of the tropics. The main symptom is diarrhea , which may improve on leaving the tropics, or may appear years after leaving the tropics.
Risk factors are residence in the tropics, or prolonged travel to the tropics.
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