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What happens with advanced scurvy?

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Historically, scurvy was responsible for more deaths among sailors than all other diseases and disasters combined; when a severe vitamin C deficiency is left untreated, the progression to advanced scurvy triggers a cascade of catastrophic systemic breakdowns. This late-stage malnutrition affects nearly every organ system, leading to widespread hemorrhaging and potentially fatal outcomes.