With a suspected case of pellagra, you probe a bit more in your assessment of Marcus. He states that when he is sober, he feels more confused lately. He appears thin to you and upon questioning, he states that he eats very little as he has no appetite. He states he is on his last belt hole to keep his pants up. On neurological assessment, you find he has neuropathy in both lower legs and feet. Marcus does not have a history of diabetes. What are three vitamin deficiencies that could be causing Marcus’s symptoms?
[Verified Answer]: With a suspected case of pellagra, you…
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