One of the intestinal enzymes that is generally deficient in children following an attack of severe infectious enteritis is?
Correct Answer: Lactase
Description: Because Lactase activity in mucosa is marginal, it is likely to be depleted secondary to diffuse mucosal disease Causes of Acquired Lactase deficiency Acute Infective enteritis: Viral or Bacterial gastroenteritis Cystic fibrosis Protein energy malnutrition Cow's milk protein intolerance Prolonged use of drugs like Neomycin
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