Question

Which of the following symptoms indicate red sickness ?

• A. Red and ulcerated skin
• B. Nausea and anaemia
• C. Nausea and loss of hair
• D. Ulcerated skin, nausea and loss of hair

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ulcerated skin, nausea and loss of hair

Pellagra or red sickness is a vitamin deficiency disease caused by chronic lack of Vitamin B3 in the diet. It can also be caused by the decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan. Described as three D's diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia, this is indicated by symptoms such as dermatitis, alopecia or hair loss, edema or swelling, red skin lesions, weakness and mental confusion.