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If left untreated people can die from scurvy. However, treatments is as simple as giving vitamin c (ascorbic acid) thus death from scurvy is rare in developed nations.Who wrote the thingat the top? Scurvy KILLS YOU
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoScurvy is not infectious. It is caused by lack of vitamin C.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it is not a disease, it is a condition caused by vitamin deficiency.
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∙ 13y agono, its just u can get it by not eating enough vitamin c
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∙ 11y agoIt doesnt spread, It is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C. you cant give someone else vitamin c :)
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Is scurvy an infectious diseases or non infectious diseases?
It is known as a NON-INFECTIOUS disease. as it is caused by the lack of Vitamin C in the body.
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
Is there another word for scurvy?
In infants, scurvy is sometimes referred to as Barlow's disease. There's also Moeller's disease and Cheadle's disease.
Is Parkinson's disease a infectious or noninfectious disease?
non infectious
What is the disease caused by severe lack of vitamin c?
Scurvy.....Scurvy cannot be spread, it is a deficiency disease. Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of vitamin C.
What is an infectious disease doctor?
a doctor who helps people with infectious diseases.(see infectious disease)
What is a piratical disease?
Scurvy
Who now about scurvy?
scurvy is a disease that is caused by lack of vitamin C
Is pellegra an infectious disease?
Pellagra is not an infectious disease. Pellagra is a nutritional deficiency disease.
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.
