Abstract
Night blindness from vitamin A deficiency was observed in a patient with intestinal malabsorption, which in turn was attributable to duodenal diverticulosis and bacterial growth. Monthly supplementation with vitamin A and correction of bacterial overgrowth with tetracycline resulted in a normalisation of plasma retinol levels and resolution of the night blindness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 275-276 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | British Journal of Clinical Practice |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |