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∙ 15y agoNo scurvy is a nutritional deficiency state caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet. Only small consistent amounts of oral vitamin C are needed to prevent or treat this.
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∙ 11y agoNo.
Scurvy isn't a disease caused by a virus. It's the name of a medical condition resulting from a lack of vitamin C in the patients diet.
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Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
What do you eat when you have scurvy?
You need to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, especially oranges!
What vitamin do you need to get rid of scurvy?
60 milligrams a day.
Why do people need vitamin c?
to help their immune system and to prevent scurvy
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
Why do you need vitiman c?
to avoid contracting scurvy, which results from lack of vitamin C
Who is Scurvy Sam?
Scurvy Sam isn't a person you need to find on Poptropica. It is just a name said by the female pirate (one of Captain Crawfish's crew) inside Petey's Pub.
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
What killed most civil war soldiers?
Loss of blood from rifle shot and canon ball shrapnel , plus gangrene ,dehydration and scurvy. would be my guess.
