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In celiac sprue which vitamin deficiency is least likely ?

A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin B12
C
Folic acid
D
Iron
High-Yield Explanation
Celiac disease - The proximal pa of the gut > distal pa. Hence vitamin B12 levels are rarely ever low. Due to maximum damage to duodenum and jejunum iron and folic acid deficiency is common Vitamin A deficiency can develop in celiac disease on account of steatorrhea.

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