Question

Vitamin $B_{12}$ is an important vitamin required for normal human body functions. Is is produced only by a commensal bacteria present in our intestine and our body absorbs vitamin $B_{12}$ through a glycoprotein called "Intrinsic factor". A disease called the "Blind Loop Syndrome" (BLS) occurs due to over proliferation of this bacterial flora affecting the normal process of digestion and absorption and also leads to vitamin $B_{12}$ deficiency. The appropriate treatment regime for BLS would involve

• A. Oral administration of vitamin $B_{12}$
• B. Oral administration of intrinsic factor
• C. Suppression of the commonsel bacterial growth using an appropriate agent
• D. Intake of the commensal bacteria that produce vitamin $B_{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Suppression of the commonsel bacterial growth using an appropriate agent

Vitamin B$_{12}$12 is produced by a commensal bacteria in our intestine and absorbed through the intrinsic factor. Blind Loop Syndrome (BLS) occurs due to over-proliferation of this bacterial flora and thus, affecting the normal process of digestion and absorption and also leads to vitamin B${}_{12}$ deficiency. In order to treat this disorder, it is necessary to control the growth of the commensal. This can be done by suppression of the bacterial growth by using an agent.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.