what is the long term outcome of marasmus
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kwashiorkor /kwÉËÊiËÉrkÉr/ is a form of severe proteinâenergy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates.Sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, distinguishes it from marasmus.enerally, the disease can be treated by adding protein to the diet; however, it can have a long-term impact on a child's physical and mental development, and in severe cases may lead to death. In dry climates, marasmus is the more frequent disease associated with malnutrition.