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. 1972 Feb;35(1):31-3.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.35.1.31.

Biochemical studies in Tanzanian patients with ataxic tropical neuropathy

W J Makene, J Wilson

Biochemical studies in Tanzanian patients with ataxic tropical neuropathy

W J Makene et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1972 Feb.

Abstract

Data on thiocyanate and vitamin B(12) concentrations in plasma from Tanzanian patients with ataxic tropical neuropathy are presented and support the hypothesis that, as in Nigeria, the condition may result from chronic exposure to cyanide or cyanogens from a diet including large amounts of cassava.

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