Scurvy presenting with limp and weakness: a case report
Abstract Background Scurvy is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. Although presently rare in the developed world, scurvy was a common potentially fatal disease. In recent times, the most common risk factors for scurvy include alcoholism, low socioeconomic status, and severely poor nutrition...
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Main Authors: | Robin M. Lund (Author), Mara L. Becker (Author), Steven Shapiro (Author), Tyler Allison (Author), Julia G. Harris (Author) |
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2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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