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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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