A laborer's younger child is brought to the OPD with a swollen belly and dull face. He has been fed rice water (rice milk) in his diet mostly. On investigations, the child is found to have low serum protein and low albumin. What is the probable diagnosis?
AKwashiorkor
BKawasaki disease
CMarasmus
DIndian childhood cirrhosis
ENephrotic syndrome
What is the definition of severe acute malnutrition according to WHO criteria?
AWeight for age less than -2 SD
BWeight for height less than -2 SD
CWeight for age less than -3 SD
DWeight for height less than -3 SD
Which is the most specific clinical feature for diagnosis of Kwashiorkor?
AEdema
BFatty liver
CLow serum albumin
DEasy pluckable hair
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