Congenital microvillous atrophy: A birth disorder involving a defect in the cells lining the intestines which results in watery diarrhea from birth which can be life threatening if not treated. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital microvillous atrophy is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Congenital microvillous atrophy as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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