Question

What happens when a child is infected by marasmus????
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Answer 1

Answer:

Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children. ... Protein wasting in kwashiorkor generally leads to edema and ascites, while muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat are the main clinical signs of marasmus.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Marasmus can also make children short-tempered and irritable, but this is usually a more common symptom of kwashiorkor. Kwashiorkor is another form of serious malnutrition. Kwashiorkor causes a buildup of fluid in the body that can cause the face to become round and the belly to become distended.