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Vitamin A Deficiency Quick Chart

Vitamin A deficiency is a fat-soluble vitamin deficiency that affects vision, immunity, and growth, caused by poor diet, malabsorption, and infections. Clinical features include night blindness, conjunctival xerosis, and corneal ulceration, with diagnosis based on clinical signs and serum retinol levels. Prevention includes dietary intake of vitamin A-rich foods, supplementation for children, and fortification of common foods, while treatment follows WHO guidelines based on age.

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Vitamin A Deficiency Quick Chart

Vitamin A deficiency is a fat-soluble vitamin deficiency that affects vision, immunity, and growth, caused by poor diet, malabsorption, and infections. Clinical features include night blindness, conjunctival xerosis, and corneal ulceration, with diagnosis based on clinical signs and serum retinol levels. Prevention includes dietary intake of vitamin A-rich foods, supplementation for children, and fortification of common foods, while treatment follows WHO guidelines based on age.

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Vitamin A Deficiency - Quick Chart Summary

Vitamin Type: Fat-soluble vitamin (Retinol)

Functions: Vision, immunity, epithelial integrity, growth

Causes: Poor diet, malabsorption, infections, increased needs

Clinical Features (WHO Xerophthalmia Classification):

XN: Night blindness - Early symptom

X1A: Conjunctival xerosis - Dry conjunctiva

X1B: Bitot's spots - Foamy, white patches on conjunctiva

X2: Corneal xerosis - Dry cornea

X3A: Corneal ulceration (<1/3) - Small ulcer

X3B: Corneal ulceration (>1/3) - Large ulcer or keratomalacia

XS: Corneal scar - From healed ulcer

XF: Xerophthalmic fundus - Rare, advanced stage

Systemic Signs: Growth retardation, recurrent infections, rough/dry skin

Diagnosis: Clinical signs, serum retinol < 0.70 µmol/L, impression cytology

Prevention:

Dietary intake: Green leafy veg, carrots, papaya, liver, eggs

Supplementation: 6-11 months: 100,000 IU

12-59 months: 200,000 IU every 6 months

Fortification: Milk, oil, sugar with vitamin A

Health Education: Mothers, school programs, ASHA/AWW workers

Treatment (WHO Guidelines):

< 6 months: 50,000 IU - Day 1, Day 2, Day 14

6-12 months: 100,000 IU - Same as above

> 12 months: 200,000 IU - Same as above

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