TABLE 1.
Clinical characteristics and nutritional status of WN, WNI, and MNI children
| Study group (n) | Mean age in mos (range) | Mean weight in kg (range) | Mean height in cm (range) | Mean weight deficit (%) | Type of infection (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN (11) | 40.6 (18-60) | 15.1 (9.5-21) | 93.1 (72-108) | <10 | Not infected |
| WNI (12) | 21.5 (6-48) | 11.7 (7.3-18.5) | 85.4 (67-109) | <10 | Respiratory (11) |
| Sepsis (1) | |||||
| MNIb (12) | 23.7 (6-60) | 7.6 (4.1-13.6) | 79.7 (62-111) | 25.2-55.0 | Gastrointestinal (4) |
| Respiratory (7) | |||||
| Urinary (1) | |||||
| Mixeda (1) |
a
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.
b
Included second-degree malnourished (5), marasmic (6), and kwashiorkor (1) children.