Exam: Malnutrition in Children Complete Guide to Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention in Paediatrics
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1
A 15-month-old child presents with severe wasting, visible ribs, loss of subcutaneous fat, and weight-for-height below −3 SD. There is no edema. The child is alert but irritable. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Kwashiorkor
B
Marasmus
C
Marasmic kwashiorkor
D
Protein losing enteropathy