@Mistress Maya um actually 🧐...
The symptoms of syphilis include ulcers, vaginal discharge, wart-like growth in groin area, fatigue, itching, mouth ulcers, weight loss, etc.
The symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, fever, weight loss, mouth is bleeding and gums are very sensitive, heavy rashes and red spots, bruising, ulcers throughout the body discharging foul smelling puss etc.
Now, admittedly it's not very similar to our modern concepts, but considering this is probably the 17th century (but with magic), I wouldn't be surprised that they mis diagnosed. Pretty common back then.
Also: scurvy wasn't certifiably logged until the mid 1700 with James Lind in the British Navy. Also also: I was just joking, relax lol
The symptoms of syphilis include ulcers, vaginal discharge, wart-like growth in groin area, fatigue, itching, mouth ulcers, weight loss, etc.
The symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, fever, weight loss, mouth is bleeding and gums are very sensitive, heavy rashes and red spots, bruising, ulcers throughout the body discharging foul smelling puss etc.
Now, admittedly it's not very similar to our modern concepts, but considering this is probably the 17th century (but with magic), I wouldn't be surprised that they mis diagnosed. Pretty common back then.
Also: scurvy wasn't certifiably logged until the mid 1700 with James Lind in the British Navy. Also also: I was just joking, relax lol