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Tabulate five major differences between Marasmus & Kwashiorkor.
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Differences between Marasmus & kwashiorkor:

Features Marasmus Kwashiorkor ALWAYS PRESENT
Muscle wasting Obvious Hidden by oedema
Fat wasting Severe loss Fat often retained
Oedema None Present in lower legs
Weight for height Very low Low but may be

Mental changes
Quiet, apathetic masked by oedema Irritable, moaning
Skin changes Usually none Diffuse pigmentation   Your Comment




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