An infant with kwashiorkor: The forgotten disease
- Author:
Nurjasmine Aida Jamani
;
Nor Azam Kamaruzaman
;
Abdul Hadi Said
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
kwashiorkor;
undernutrition;
Malaysia
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2020;15(2):46-49
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Undernutrition remains a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. Despite
being rich in resources, Malaysia is still home to children sufering from severe undernutrition.
Tis paper presents the case of a 5-month-old boy with kwashiorkor stemming from improper
weaning which was overlooked. Tis case highlights the importance of recognizing the early signs of
kwashiorkor to allow for early referrals for proper management and prevent its possible complications.
- Full text:2.2019my0083.pdf
