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Regarding thiamine deficiency

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Regarding thiamine deficiency


  1. features develop within 2-3 weeks of deficient intake
  2. poor mental concentration and depression are late features of the disease
  3. hoarseness or aphonia is a characteristic sign
  4. the term (dry) beriberi reflects the features of raised intracranial pressure
  5. the term (wet) beriberi reflects the features of renal dysfunction

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(C). It can develop within 2-3 months of deficient intake. Poor mental status is an early feature. Hoarseness or aphonia caused by paralysis of the laryngeal nerve is a characteristic sign. Dry beriberi reflects neuronal involvement while wet beriberi reflects cardiac involvement.

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