How long can someone have scurvy?
                                
                                
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                                Scurvy is a disease resulting from severe vitamin C deficiency, and without treatment, it can be fatal. The condition can develop after just one to three months of insufficient vitamin C intake, with a wide range of symptoms progressing as the deficiency deepens.