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Pathology

Water soluble vitamin, found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, cabbage and spinach, roles include co-factor and antioxidant. 

Aetiology

Seen in malnourished individuals

Signs

Oedema, neuropathy

Symptoms

Bleeding gums, poor wound healing, weakness, malaise, and depression

Investigations

Clinical diagnosis

Treatment

Medical: Vitamin C supplementation

Prognosis

Reversible
Scurvy 

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