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difference between marasmus and kwashiorkor
Asked by sarthakjagdale68.bpps | 26 Jun, 2021, 08:13: PM
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Differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus:
 

Kwashiorkor

Marasmus

  • It refers to severe deficiency of proteins.
  • It refers to overall deficiency in energy including proteins.
  • It is characterized by bilateral peripheral pitting oedema due to fluid retention and distended abdomen.
  • It is characterized by severe muscle wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat in whole body.
  • Symptoms include thinning of hair, dermatitis, loss of teeth, and depigmentation.
  • Symptoms include dehydration, total muscle loss, anaemia, dry skin and brittle hair.
  • It increases after 18 months of age.
  • It occurs before 1 year of age.
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