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Severe protein–energy malnutrition

Felicity Savage King, Ann Burgess

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This chapter focuses on severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) — now called severe acute malnutrition (SAM) — in children. It explains the cause and signs of the three type of PEM: marasmus, kwashiorkor, and marasmic kwashiorkor. It discusses the dangers of PEM, management of severe malnutrition in children, medical treatment, phases of recovery, and monitoring recovery. Note that there are now new guidelines on the management of SAM.

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Key concepts: Marasmus, Kwashiorkor, Malnutrition, Protein–energy malnutrition, Medicine, Pediatrics, Intensive care medicine, Severe Acute Malnutrition