Keshan's disease is due to deficiency of:: (A) Selenium, (B) Zinc, (C) Copper, (D) Iron
Answer is A. Keshan's Disease Deficiency of Selenium (Se) Affects: Children Women of child bearing age CLINICAL FEATURES: Cardiomyopathy Muscle weakness Hypothyroidism Eczema Increased risk of stroke Hypeension Cancer Selenium Sources- seafood and meat, nuts Deficiency - Keshan's disease Toxicity - Selenium toxicity lead to Selenosis