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A six-year-old boy with Down syndrome died from fatal brain damage caused by undiagnosed scurvy — a rare vitamin C deficiency — after years of being fed a diet devoid of fruits and vegetables. Despite showing early symptoms like limping and breathing issues, his condition went unnoticed until it was too late, sparking urgent questions about missed medical opportunities and the importance of recognizing even rare conditions in vulnerable children.

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