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Acute protein-energy malnutrition in children is characterized by?
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low weight for height.
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What is acute PEM?
An acute PEM stands for Protein-Energy Malnutrition. It is a potentially fatal-body depletion disorder. It is the leading cause of death in children in some developing countries
Is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by the obstruction of the larynx hoarseness and a barking cough.?
croup
A acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx hoarseness and a barking cough is known as?
croup
What is acute hunger?
Acute hunger is the type of malnutrition or under nutrition which kills children. Human body needs energy and nutrients for proper body functions, if food intake is inadequate the body start burning the fats and muscle, the metabolism slows down, the immune system is weakened and kidney function is impaired. Decreased food consumption, increased energy expenditure and illness known as malnutrition. Malnutrition is associated with increased illness and death.
Which sudden onset condition is characterized by uremia?
ACute Renal Failure (ARF)
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by?
uremia
A respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whoop?
pertussis
Does acute renal failure have a sudden onset and is characterized by uremia?
yes
Is croup is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens?
False. Croup is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
Respiratory failure characterized by atelectasis?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Is it true that the acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia?
Yes
Is cholangitis an acute infection ofthe bile duct characterized by pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen fever and jaundice?
Yes Cholangitis is an acute infection of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice.
