Cuban neuropathy

Cuban neuropathy

An epidemic of neuropathy in Cuba during 1992-1993. The etiology is likely nutritional deficiencies, particularly thiamine, compounded by toxic effects of alcohol and tobacco use.

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Macias-Matos C, Rodriguez-Ojea A, Chi N, Jimenez S, Zulueta D, Bates CJ. Biochemical evidence of thiamine depletion during the Cuban neuropathy epidemic, 1992-1993. Am J Clin Nutr. 1996 Sep;64(3):347-53. [1]


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