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Cause of False positive D-xylose test include all of the following, Except

A
Bacterial overgrowth
B
Renal failure
C
Ascitis
D
Celiac sprue
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is D (Celiac sprue) Celiac sprue is associated with a positive D- xylose and not a False positive Dxylose test. D-xylose Test Positive test ecreased (4) D- Xylose excretion in urine due to malabsorption from gastrointestinal mucosal disease Causes Include Celiac disease Tropical sprue Whipple's disease Other mucosal diseases

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