(bahr′lōz dĭ-zēz′)
[Pronunciation]
[Sir Thomas Barlow, Brit. physician, 1845–1945]
A deficiency disease due to lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
It occurs in both breast-fed and bottle-fed babies (usually between 6 and 12 months of age) who fail to receive adequate supplements of vitamin C.
See: scurvy, infantile

TREATMENT
Therapy includes vitamin C and adequate daily intake of fruit juices (orange, grapefruit, tomato).