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Two pathways to kwashiorkor?

P G Lunn, R G Whitehead, W A Coward

    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Kwashiorkor in The Gambia and Uganda may have different causes, impacting how hypoalbuminemia develops. Diarrheal disease in Gambian children may precipitate kwashiorkor, distinct from marasmus.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutritional Science
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Kwashiorkor and marasmus are severe forms of malnutrition.
    • Previous studies suggested similarities between malnutrition forms across regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare anthropometric and biochemical profiles of Gambian and Ugandan children with kwashiorkor.
    • To investigate the distinct etiologies and pathophysiologies of kwashiorkor in The Gambia and Uganda.

    Main Methods:

    • Anthropometric measurements and biochemical analyses were performed.
    • Plasma hormone and amino-acid levels were compared.
    • Prospective longitudinal data from The Gambia were analyzed.

    Main Results:

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  • Gambian kwashiorkor and marasmus cases showed similarities in anthropometric and plasma profiles.
  • These Gambian cases differed significantly from Ugandan kwashiorkor cases.
  • Hypoalbuminemia in The Gambia developed acutely, unlike the gradual onset in Uganda.

    • Conclusions:

    • Kwashiorkor in The Gambia and Uganda likely stems from distinct etiologies.
    • Diarrheal disease in Gambian children may contribute to hypoalbuminemia and precipitate kwashiorkor.
    • Gastrointestinal protein loss could be a key factor in Gambian kwashiorkor, differentiating it from marasmus.