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Scurvy makes a surprise reappearance in Sydney
Limes contain vitamin C Source: AAP
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Australian researchers have made a surprise discovery, confirming a spate of scurvy cases among a group of patients in Sydney. They say the historical disease is making a comeback due to poor dietary choices.
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