Streptomycin in Bubonic Plague

Abstract

DEFICIENCY SCROTAL DERMATITIS MEDICALTJoURIL of the diet, be adequate to produce signs of cure in a case of riboflavin deficiency.It must be remembered that ribo- flavin, nicotinic acid, pyridoxin, pantothenic acid, choline, and folic acid are some of the known factors present in any extract such as marmite which, together or alone, may be responsible for any observed therapeutic effects.Summary Scrotal dermatitis was a common complaint among prisoners of war in Malaya six months after captivity.It was noted that no cases of scrotal dermatitis occurred when the riboflavin content of the diet was maintained at a sufficiently high level.A description of the different types of deficiency scrotal dermatitis seen is given, together with the associated vitamin- deficiency diseases.Previous workers who have described the complaint have suggested that it is due to a deficiency of the riboflavin content of the diet.The curative effect of marmite (or vegemite) was found to be specific in mild uncomplicated cases.I wish to thank Dr. Jobn Freeman and Dr. H. Scarborough for their advice and encouragement.Addenidum.