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Aetiology

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The commonest causes of malabsorption in developed countries are:

  • mucosal injury secondary to gastroenteritis (post-enteritis syndrome with secondary disaccharide malabsorption).
  • cow's milk protein intolerance
  • giardiasis
  • coeliac disease
  • cystic fibrosis

A more complete list is found under the causes sub-section of this part of the system.

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