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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2021

A 3-year-old child was hospitalized with signs of stomatitis, gingivitis, and dermatitis on the bare areas of skin. Examination determined a hereditary disorder of neutral amino acid transport in the intestine. What vitamin is deficient in this patient, causing such signs?

Answer options

  1. Niacin
  2. Vitamin A
  3. Pantothenic acid
  4. Cobalamin
  5. Biotin
Correct answer

Niacin

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