The following is due to deficiency of
Correct Answer: Vitamin A
Description: Nyctalopia(Night blindness) is the earliest symptom of vitamin A deficiency Loss of sensitivity to green light(500nm) is the earliest sign of vitamin A deficiency Up to the level of Stage 2, the manifestations are reversible if treated with vitamin A supplements. However, active conjunctival xerosis and Bitot's spots begin to resolve within 2--5 days after supplementation. Most will disappear within 2 weeks, although a significant propoion of temporal lesions may persist in shrunken form and may therefore not be completely reversible. Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition
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