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Scurvy, Skin Eruptions, Historical Image

Scurvy. Male figure showing skin eruptions, back view. Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C. Early symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, curly hair, and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, and bleeding from the skin may occur. As scurvy worsens there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from infection or bleeding.
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Scurvy, Skin Eruptions, Historical Image
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Scurvy. Male figure showing skin eruptions, back view. Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C. Early symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, curly hair, and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, and bleeding from the skin may occur. As scurvy worsens there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from infection or bleeding.
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2914 x 4474 px | 37.3 MB
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24.7 x 37.9 cm | 9.7 x 14.9 in (300 dpi)
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