Infantile Scurvy: Two Case Reports

• Main Authors: Leila Ghedira Besbes (Author), Samir Haddad (Author), Chebil Ben Meriem (Author), Mondher Golli (Author), Mohamed-fadhel Najjar (Author), Mohamed-Néji Guediche (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is necessary for the formation of collagen, reducing free radicals, and aiding in iron absorption. SCURVY, a disease of dietary ascorbic acid deficiency, is uncommon today. It still exists in high risk groups including economically disadvantaged populations with...