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Identify the disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B1.

A

Ariboflavinosis

B

Beriberi

C

Rickets

D

Glossitis

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Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency. There are two types of the disease`:` wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure.
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