Scurvy

1. Scurvy By Adam

2. What is Scurvy? Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of Vitamin C. Scurvy was at one time common among sailors, pirates and others aboard ships at sea longer than fruits and vegetables could be stored.

3. Where does it come from/What causes it Scurvy comes from having a lack of vitamin C

4. What are the symptoms Early symptoms of Scurvy are Malaise and Lethargy. After 1-3 months, patients develop shortness of breath and bone pain. Other symptoms include skin changes with roughness, easy bruising and petechiae, gum disease, loosening of teeth, poor wound healing and emotional changes.

5. Is it spread by vectors? Scurvy is a non-infectious disease. Which means that it is not spread by vectors

6. How is it treated? Scurvy can be treated by intake of Vitamin C.

7. How can it be treated? Scurvy can be prevented by eating Vitamin C.

8. References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scurvy

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