A child with a swollen abdomen, thin limbs and oedema is most likely suffering from
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. kwashiorkor
- Step 1: Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency and shows oedema and a swollen belly. Answer: kwashiorkor. Why not the others: marasmus: Marasmus shows wasting but no oedema, and comes from a lack of all nutrients. rickets: Rickets causes bent bones. anaemia: Anaemia causes paleness and tiredness.
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