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Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
disease, Chronic diarrhoea ... Cystic fibrosis • Medications ... dental fixatives, Treatment ... /jejunal nutrition ... Copper #Deficiency #diagnosis
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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• Cyclospora cayetanensis ... cramping, Watery diarrhea ... Treatment: • TMP-SMX-DS ... #treatment #microbiology ... #infectiousdiseases
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... tongue), abd pain, diarrhea ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... consider other diagnosis ... #management #nutrition