All the following are features of marasmus except
Differences between kwashiorkor and marasmus Clinical finding Marasmus Kwashiorkor Occurrence More common Less common Edema Absent Present Activity Active Apathetic Appetite Good Poor Liver enlargement Absent Present Moality Less than kwashiorkor High in early stage Recovery Recover early Slow recovery Infections Less prone More prone Reference: Paediatrics; O.P Ghai; 8th edition; Page no: 99
Good appetite
Less prone for infections
Edema
Recovers early
Nutrition