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Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are two types of malnutrition. All of the following are features of Kwashiorkor EXCEPT?

A
Child appears edematous
B
He has good appetite
C
He is apathetic and lethargic
D
Hepatomegaly may be seen
High-Yield Explanation
Kwashiorkor Marasmus 1. Edma Present Absent 2. Appetite Poor Voracious 3. CNS Apathy, Lethargy Active & Ale 4. Hepatomegaly Seen Not seen 5. skin & Hair Changes More common (Skin: Flaky Paint Dermatosis) (Hair: Flag sign) Less common

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