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Category Description: Pellagra is a disease caused by inadequate intake of both niacin and the amino acid, tryptophan. It is more prevalent in diets high in maize. Information included here explains causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and related health problems.

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eMedicine: Pellagra - Clinical article provides a history of this disease, physical and mental symptoms, causes, treatment, and medications.
Health A to Z: Pellagra - Offers description, causes and symptoms of two types, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and key terms.
MedicineNet.com: Definition of Pellagra - Describes physical and mental symptoms, prevalence, and medical research history.
University of Maryland: Pellagra - Brief article includes definition and links to related terms.