Kwashiorkor
Alternate Names : Malignant Malnutrition, Mehl Hrschaden, Protein Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
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Kwashiorkor Prognosis (Expectations)
Treatment early in the course of kwashiorkor generally produces good results. Treatment of kwashiorkor in its late stages will improve the child's general health, but he or she may be left with permanent physical problems and intellectual disabilities. Without treatment or if treatment comes too late, this condition is fatal.
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