The drug ofchoice in the teratment oftropical sprue is-: (A) Tetracycline, (B) Prednisolone, (C) Gliadin, (D) Cyclosporine
Answer is A. Tropical sprue is treated with antibiotics. This kills the bacteria overgrowth that results in this condition. Antibiotics may be given for a period of two weeks or one year. Tetracycline is the most commonly used antibiotic for treating tropical sprue Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 252