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Kwashiorkor.

G M Reid

    Medical Hypotheses
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Aflatoxin, a fungus toxin, may trigger Kwashiorkor, a disease affecting children. This study explores similarities between Kwashiorkor and mycotoxic liver disease in livestock, suggesting a common cause and outcome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical Medicine
    • Veterinary Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Kwashiorkor, a severe childhood malnutrition, was historically attributed to protein deficiency.
    • Aflatoxin, a fungal toxin, is now suspected as a key factor in Kwashiorkor, impacting liver function.
    • New Zealand livestock suffer from a similar mycotoxic liver disease, Facial Eczema, caused by pasture fungi.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential link between aflatoxin and Kwashiorkor.
    • To compare the clinical and etiological similarities between Kwashiorkor and Facial Eczema.
    • To highlight the role of fungal toxins in both human and animal diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of Kwashiorkor and Facial Eczema.
    • Review of existing research on aflatoxin and mycotoxicosis.

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  • Description of zinc's protective effect in livestock.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests aflatoxin may be a significant factor in Kwashiorkor.
    • Similarities identified in liver impairment and disease progression between Kwashiorkor and Facial Eczema.
    • Pharmacological doses of zinc demonstrated protection in animals against sporidesmin toxin.

    Conclusions:

    • Kwashiorkor and Facial Eczema may share common etiological pathways involving fungal toxins.
    • Zinc supplementation shows promise as a protective measure against mycotoxic liver disease.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and therapeutic potential.