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Pediatrics Nutrition 92525c43

The triad of &;diarrhea, dementia, and dermatitis&; is characteristically seen in the deficiency of vitamin _______________

A
Riboflavin
B
Niacin
C
Thiamine
D
Pyridoxine
High-Yield Explanation
Niacin deficiency results in pellagra.The early symptoms are vague. Anorexia, lassitude, weakness, burning sensations numbness and dizziness may be prodromal symptoms, After a long period of deficiency, the classic triad of dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia appears. Ref: Page 182; Nelson textbook of pediatrics; 17th edition

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