2. What is Scurvy?
• Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack
of Vitamin C. Scurvy was at one time
common among sailors, pirates and
others aboard ships at sea longer than
fruits and vegetables could be stored.
3. Where does it come from/What
causes it
• Scurvy comes from having a
lack of vitamin C
4. What are the symptoms
• Early symptoms of Scurvy are Malaise
and Lethargy. After 1-3 months, patients
develop shortness of breath and bone
pain. Other symptoms include skin
changes with roughness, easy bruising
and petechiae, gum disease, loosening of
teeth, poor wound healing and
emotional changes.
5. Is it spread by vectors?
• Scurvy is a non-infectious
disease. Which means that it is
not spread by vectors
6. How is it treated?
• Scurvy can be treated by intake of
Vitamin C.
7. How can it be treated?
• Scurvy can be prevented by eating
Vitamin C.
