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Scurvy: The Vitamin Deficiency That Still Matters

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Scurvy may sound like a disease from the age of sailing ships, but it can still happen today. It develops when a person gets too little vitamin C for an extended time. The condition is uncommon in the United States, yet knowing its warning signs matters because it can become serious and is treatable. MedlinePlus