title: Deficiency of vitamins A, B, and C. Something to watch for.
abstract: Although specific vitamin deficiency syndromes are relatively rare in the United States, primary care physicians may encounter them in elderly patients and persons who consume minimal diets. Knowledge of such deficiencies is crucial in the evaluation of these patients. The authors discuss manifestations of deficiency of vitamins A, B, and C and recommend appropriate methods of diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tampa, FL 33612.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Skelton
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Skelton
mesh_terms: D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014804:Vitamin B Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy