3. How is it transmitted? It is a noncommunicable disease Scurvy is transmitted when the body does not get enough vitamin C
4. Who Gets It? Infants that are bottle fed, with no vitamin C supplements Elderly persons with poor diet Alcoholics, Cigarrette smokers, and people with chronic illnesses, due to poor diet PIRATES English people are more likely to get this because of the lack of Vitamin C in their diet
5. Description There is about a 3 month incubation period of major or total vitamin C deficiency for symptoms to come up Some signs and symptoms are: discolored extremities, extreme sensitivity to cold, Skin may become tight, shiny, and leathery, and heartburn is likely. A fever may also occur. It is diagnosed by a blood test or an esophagus x ray.
7. Pathophysiology Scurvy is more acute than chronic, but if not taken care of promptly, can be terminal. Being caused by vitamin deficiency, you can contract it again. The skin and gums are most affected, the gums bleeding and the skin becoming tight, shiny, and leathery.
8. Prognoss and Treatment Scurvy is easily prevented by eating foods high in Vitamin C such as citrus, watercress, spinach, and tomatoes A course of treatment is to eat lots of vitamin C for an extended period of time. Scurvy can have a negative patient outcome if it is left untreated for an extended period of time.
9. Sources monzy.com/scurvy/ http://ezinearticles.com/?Treatment-of-Scurvy&id=468155 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985573-overview Ecyclopedia of Diseases Volume 7 Encyclopedia Family Health Third Edition
