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What is One of the intestinal enzymes that is generally deficient in children following an attack of severe infectious enteritis is? and explain in detail?
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