Scurvy in a 33 year old African American male with undetectable levels of vitamin C. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums, bruising of the skin and the opening of previously healed wounds. A prolonged deficiency may cause death. Scurvy responds to treatment with vitamin C. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / RICHARD USATINE MD |
Bildgröße: | 3413 px × 2560 px |
Modell-Rechte: | vorhanden |
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