Recent studies indicate that a deficiency of which vitamin correlates with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles?
A) A
B) C
C) Niacin
D) Folic acid

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Vitamin A deficiency is correlated with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles. This vitamin deficiency also is associated with complications from diarrhea, and infections are often increased in infants and children with vitamin A deficiency. No correlation exists between vitamin C, niacin, or folic acid and measles.

Recent Studies Indicate That a Deficiency of Which Vitamin Correlates