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Kwashiorkor Symptoms Protein Deficiency Loss Muscle Mass Swelling

Protein deficiency causes kwashiorkor, which leads to loss of muscle mass, swelling, and more.

La desnutrición proteica causa kwashiorkor, que provoca pérdida de masa muscular, hinchazón y otros síntomas.

Front What causes kwashiorkor and what are its symptoms?
Back Protein deficiency, it causes loss of muscle mass, swelling, and more.

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