Question

Is scurvy a contagious disease?

Answer 1

Scurvy:

1. Contagious diseases are usually infectious diseases that are transmitted in contact with an infectious individual or contaminated surface or contaminated food items.
2. The deficiency of vitamin C or ascorbic acid in the diet causes scurvy.
3. It is mostly a dietary deficiency disease.
4. Scurvy is not a contagious disease.
5. In scurvy, one can face difficulties like bleeding sores, tooth loss, anemia.
6. By taking vitamin C supplements, citrus fruits can prevent this disease.