Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are two types of malnutrition. All of the following are features of Kwashiorkor EXCEPT?
Kwashiorkor Marasmus 1. Edma Present Absent 2. Appetite Poor Voracious 3. CNS Apathy, Lethargy Active & Ale 4. Hepatomegaly Seen Not seen 5. skin & Hair Changes More common (Skin: Flaky Paint Dermatosis) (Hair: Flag sign) Less common
Child appears edematous
He has good appetite
He is apathetic and lethargic
Hepatomegaly may be seen
Paediatrics