A Child with Marasmus

question 57

Multiple Choice

A child with marasmus

• A) has a bloated abdomen due to edema.
• B) is hyperactive and irritable.
• C) is very susceptible to infections.
• D) has bowed legs and a deformed rib cage.

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Definitions:

IgE Antibodies

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies that plays a crucial role in allergic reactions and response to parasitic infections.

Immunodeficiency

A state or condition where the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent.

SCID

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the disturbed development of functional T cells and B cells caused by numerous genetic mutations, resulting in a highly compromised immune system.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), characterized by the weakening of the immune system.