Scurvy

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A photograph of the fingernails of a patient suffering from scurvy a deficiency disease due to lack of vitamin C characterised by haemorrhages into the skin and subcutaneous tissues especially under the fingernails Haemorrhages may also occur into joints muscles and beneath the periosteum of bones

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Size: 3600px × 2426px
Photo credit: © Mediscan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

Keywords: 009919, acid, ascorbic, bleeding, deficiency, diet, fingernails, fingers, haemorrhages, health, healthcare, hemorrhages, medical, nails, nutrition, photograph, scorbutus, scurvy, splinter, vitamin