Question #109721
State which vitamin is deficient in the following scenarios?
A malnourished 77-year-old alcoholic presents with loose stools, a photosensitive widespread rash and progressive confusion. Levels of NAD breakdown products in the urine are low
A malnourished 77-year-old alcoholic presents with loose stools, a photosensitive widespread rash and progressive confusion. Levels of NAD breakdown products in the urine are low
Expert's answer
Such symptoms are common to pellagra, lack of the vitamin B3.
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