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Bleeding gums and red patches on the skin are symptoms of a disease caused by vitamin deficiency. Identify the disease.


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Scurvy
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Beri beri
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Rickets
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Night blindness
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Solution

The correct option is A Scurvy

Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C. Bleeding gums, reduced immunity, lethargy, weakness and poor wound healing are few of the symptoms of the disease. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and can prevent scurvy.


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