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Outbreak of beri-beri in The Gambia
1Medical and Health Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Banjul, The Gambia.
Lancet (London, England)
|July 22, 1989
Abstract:
In 1988, an outbreak of beri-beri occurred in The Gambia during the rainy season. At least 140 people were affected, and 22 died. A clear response to thiamine was observed in 8 patients who were in hospital, and the outbreak resolved after distribution of thiamine in the community. Gradual replacement of traditional cereals with imported milled rice may have increased susceptibility to beri-beri.
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