title: Severe coagulation defect due to a dietary deficiency of vitamin K.
abstract: A patient with multiple injuries developed a severe coagulation defect due to a deficiency of vitamin K. None of the usual predisposing factors was present and the patient's diet was very poor. Dietary deficiency of vitamin K and the importance of antibiotic therapy in its production are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents