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| {{Scurvy}}
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| {{CMG}}; {{AE}}
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| ==Overview==
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| '''Scurvy''' is a chronic [[deficiency disease]] of [[vitamin C]], which is necessary for normal [[collagen]] formation in humans. L-ascorbic acid, the scientific name for vitamin c, is derived from the Latin name, scorbutus. Early symptoms of this disease are fatigue, weakness, and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, changes in [[hair]], [[skin]], and [[gums]] occur. <ref name="pmid25983516">{{Cite pmid|25983516}}</ref> As scurvy worsens there can be [[personality changes]], poor [[wound healing]] and ultimately leading to death due to [[bleeding]] or [[infection]]. <ref name="pmid11">{{Cite pmid|11}}</ref>
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| Previously, this disease was common among pirates, sailors, and all others who were separated from the resources of vitamin c e.g. [[fruits]] and [[vegetables]] for extended periods. It takes a month with low or no vitamin c to cause symptoms. <ref name="pmid1">{{Cite pmid|1}}</ref>
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| In infants, scurvy is sometimes referred to as '''Barlow's disease''', named after Sir [[Thomas Barlow]] (1845–1945), <ref name="pmid6423046">{{Cite pmid|6423046}}</ref> a British [[physician]] who described it. Other eponyms include '''Moeller's disease''' and '''Cheadle's disease'''.
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| ==Pathophysiology==
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| === Physiology ===
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| === Pathogenesis ===
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| ==Genetics==
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| ==Associated Conditions==
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| ==Gross Pathology==
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| ==Microscopic Pathology==
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| ==References==
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