A 9-month-old infant is brought in with persistent diarrhoea and failure to thrive. Stool studies show steatorrhoea. Anti-tTG antibodies are positive....

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A 9-month-old infant is brought in with persistent diarrhoea and failure to thrive. Stool studies show steatorrhoea. Anti-tTG antibodies are positive. According to UK guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Coeliac disease

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Lactose intolerance

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Cystic fibrosis

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Giardiasis

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Post-infectious malabsorption

Coeliac disease — DCH MCQ

A 9-month-old infant is brought in with persistent diarrhoea and failure to thrive. Stool studies show steatorrhoea. Anti-tTG antibodies are positive. According to UK guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?