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What is marasmus disease? Write its symptoms.

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It is a deficiency disease which occurs in children up to one year due to deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. 

Symptoms: 

  • A sharp decrease in body weight (less than 60% of the standard bodyweight). 
  • The body is reduced to a skeleton, wrinkled skin, Sunken eyes etc. 
  • Thin limbs Ribs visible etc.

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