What is the cause of the disease scurvy ?

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Scurvy:
Scurvy is the disease caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C.
Scurvy is more common in infants that are not well breast-fed.
The symptoms might include weakness, bleeding gums, fatigue and rashes.

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