Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease
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 bleed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/11/2/78 |