An infant with kwashiorkor: the forgotten disease
Undernutrition remains a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. Despite being rich in resources, Malaysia is still home to children suffering from severe undernutrition. This paper presents the case of a 5-month-old boy with kwashiorkor stemming from improper weaning which...
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Family Medicine Specialist Association
2020
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/81612/1/Kwashiokor%20case%20report%202020.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/81612/7/81612_An%20infant%20with%20Kwashiorkor_scopus.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/81612/ https://fms-malaysia.org/malaysian-family-physician-volume-15-issue-2/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
| Language: | English English |
| Summary: | Undernutrition remains a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. Despite being rich in resources, Malaysia is still home to children suffering from severe undernutrition. This paper presents the case of a 5-month-old boy with kwashiorkor stemming from improper weaning which was overlooked. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the early signs of kwashiorkor to allow for early referrals for proper management and prevent its possible complications. |
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