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5-Year-Old's Scurvy Sparks Dietary Awareness in Children

3/13/2026

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A 5-year-old boy in New Zealand was diagnosed with scurvy after a diet of chicken and biscuits lacking fruits and vegetables.
He presented with swollen, bleeding gums and a rash on his legs.
Doctors stressed the importance of dietary history in assessments, especially for at-risk groups such as children with autism.
After receiving vitamin C and dietary changes, the boy improved and was discharged with follow-up care.

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Story summary

A 5-year-old boy in New Zealand was diagnosed with scurvy after a diet of chicken and biscuits lacking fruits and vegetables.
He presented with swollen, bleeding gums and a rash on his legs.
Doctors stressed the importance of dietary history in assessments, especially for at-risk groups such as children with autism.
After receiving vitamin C and dietary changes, the boy improved and was discharged with follow-up care.