Scurvy may occur even in children with no underlying risk factors: a case report
Abstract Background Since ancient times, scurvy has been considered one of the most fearsome nutritional deficiency diseases. In modern developed countries, this condition has become very rare and is only occasionally encountered, especially in the pediatric population. Underlying medical conditions...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-020-2341-z |