Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease
Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency caused by low vitamin C levels that has been described since ancient times. It leads to a varied presentation, affecting multiple organ systems due to its role in the biochemical reactions of connective tissue synthesis. Common manifestations include gingival bleeding, arthralgias, skin discoloration, impaired wou...
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Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b896b34154b24a67bae1c28b3fd240ff
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b896b34154b24a67bae1c28b3fd240ff
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2079-9721
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2079-9721
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10.3390/diseases11020078
