Which vitamin deficiency causes pellagra characterised by dermatitis diarrhoea and dementia?
A
Vitamin B1
B
Vitamin B6
C
Vitamin B3 Niacin
D
Vitamin B12
Correct Answer: Option C — Vitamin B3 Niacin
Explanation:
Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B3 or Niacin and is characterised by the classic four Ds dermatitis diarrhoea dementia and if ...
Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B3 or Niacin and is characterised by the classic four Ds dermatitis diarrhoea dementia and if untreated death.