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Definition : severe protein malnutrition
MARASMUS
Definition : severe protein-energy
malnutrition
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Infection
Micronutrient deficiencies
Hypothermia
Dehydration
ReSoMal or half-strength standard WHO lowosmolarity oral rehydration solution should be given,
with added potassium and glucose, unless the child
has cholera or profuse watery diarrhoea.
Initiate refeeding
Encourage: