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... One of the most prevalent and serious depletion disorders, protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) occurs as marasmus (protein-calorie deficiency), characterized by growth failure and wasting, and as kwashiorkor (protein deficiency), characterized by tissue edema and damage. Both forms... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... One of the most prevalent and serious depletion disorders, protein-calorie malnutrition occurs as marasmus (protein-calorie deficiency), characterized by growth failure and wasting; and as kwashiorkor (protein deficiency), characterized by tissue edema and... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
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