oedema

Differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus

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S.N Biochemical parameter          Kwashiorkor           Marasmus 1. Age of onset Pre-school children (1-5 years) Weaned infants(<1  year) 2. Nutritional cause Low protein intake Low calorie intake 3. Weight of body 60-80% of normal Less than 60% of normal 4. Growth Mild retardation Severe retardation 5. Oedema Present … Read more

Tuberculin Skin test (Mantoux test)

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The prevalence of tuberculous infection may be estimated by the use of the tuberculin test in contradistinction to the clinical disease. The positive test indicates that the individual has been infected by the tubercle bacillus sometime without necessarily showing overt signs or symptoms of disease. A standardized tuberculin is available now through the World Health … Read more