Severe malnutrition: report of a consultation to review current literature
The objectives of the Consultation were to:
- critically review new evidence in relation to current guidelines;
- consider if changes to the guidelines may be required as a result of the new evidence,
- consider if the guidelines for infants aged < 6 months should be modified;
- assess the guidelines in relation to care of severely malnourished children with HIV/AIDS, or children of unknown status in areas where there is a high prevalence of HIV; and
- identify a research agenda for inpatient care of severely malnourished children.