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Pellagra in South Africa from 1897 to 2019: a scoping review. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of pellagra in south africa from 1897 to 2019: a scoping review.. Pellagra is caused by deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) or its precursor tryptophan, classically presenting with the '3 Ds': dermatitis (photosensitive rash on sun-exposed skin, Casal's necklace), dia...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)