Nutritionally acquired immune deficiency syndromes (NAIDS) : common but often not diagnosed early
Rodgers, E.
Pacific Health Dialog 17(1): 149-153
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1015-7867 PMID: 23008979 Document Number: 564225
It has been the perception in some pacific island countries that the textbook presentation of kwashiorkor has decreased in incidence possibly due to improved public health services and economic development of the country. However, the diagnosis and treatment is nonetheless crucial to child survival. This paper discusses the clinical courses of 2 children with kwashiorkor whose presentation were not of that taught to medical students or even junior doctors. Their presentation together with their subsequent nutritionally acquired immune deficiency syndrome (NAIDS) is illustrated to raise awareness of the complexities in diagnosis and management of such patients.