Aetiological doctrines and prevalence of pellagra: 18th century to middle 20th century
Pellagra is characterised by dermatological, gastrointestinal and neuropsychiatric manifestations. Millions contracted the disease and hundreds of thousands died between the time it was first recorded until pellagra was finally recognised as a niacin-deficiency disease. Pellagra became epidemic when...
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| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2018-09-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4597 |