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==Description==
==About==
A disease which causes bleeding of the guns and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The cause of, and cure for, this disease is not known. This disease is fatal if left untreated.
;Common Names:Scurvy
 
:A disease which causes bleeding of the gums and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The most frequent victims of this ailment are sailors on long voyages, and the poorest urban class. The cause of and cure for this disease is not known, and it is fatal if left untreated.
==Contagion==
;Virulence: <--contagion index: 1 - very low to 5 - extreme-->
;Vector(s):<--known sources and means of contagion-->
;Prevention: <--known means of reducing/preventing contagion-->


==Course==
==Course==
;Incubation:<--period from contraction to first symptoms-->
;Incubation:A person afflicted with scurvy may not show the more obvious symptoms for months.
;Contagious:<--period for which a victim is contagious, may begin or end before symptoms arise-->
;Symptoms:
;Symptoms: <--symptoms of infection-->
*weakness
*feeling tired
*changes to hair
*soreness in limbs
*gum disease
*loose teeth
*easy bleeding
;Late stage Symptoms:
*jaundice
*edema (swelling)
*decreased urine production
*neuropathy (nerve damage)
*fever
*convulsions
*eventual death


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
;Cureability: <--recovery index 1-unlikely to 5-almost certain
;Cureability: Very likely
;General: <--applicable general treaments, such as rest, and fluids-->
;General:Change in diet, fresh food, especially fruits.
;Medicinal: <--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->
;Medicinal: <!--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->
;Surgical: <--surgical treatments if required-->
 
;Magical: <--magical treatments if required-->
==Prevention==
:Regular diet with a variety of foods.
 
==Stories==
<div style="column-count:3;-moz-column-count:3;-webkit-column-count:3">
:<!--List any stories featuring this disease-->
</div>


==See Also==
==See Also==
:<!--list related pages-->


[[Category:Non-Infectious Disease]]
[[Category:Non-Infectious Disease]]

Latest revision as of 05:44, 6 February 2020

About

Common Names
Scurvy
A disease which causes bleeding of the gums and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The most frequent victims of this ailment are sailors on long voyages, and the poorest urban class. The cause of and cure for this disease is not known, and it is fatal if left untreated.

Course

Incubation
A person afflicted with scurvy may not show the more obvious symptoms for months.
Symptoms
  • weakness
  • feeling tired
  • changes to hair
  • soreness in limbs
  • gum disease
  • loose teeth
  • easy bleeding
Late stage Symptoms
  • jaundice
  • edema (swelling)
  • decreased urine production
  • neuropathy (nerve damage)
  • fever
  • convulsions
  • eventual death

Treatment

Cureability
Very likely
General
Change in diet, fresh food, especially fruits.
Medicinal

Prevention

Regular diet with a variety of foods.

Stories

See Also