Sway back condition is seen due to deficiency of
A. Cu
B. Co
C. Mn
D. Se
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A swayback condition is seen due to a deficiency of Cu.Swayback is caused by copper deficiency during the prenatal/neonatal period. This condition is caused by bilateral, symmetric loss of myelin in the dorsolateral spinal cord tracts and the cerebral white matter.
It is a disease characterized by acquired copper deficiency which primarily manifests as myeloneuropathy.

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