Lyrissa lives in Africa. She is 9 months old and does not weigh enough due to malnutrition. Her life is in danger. Lyrissa suffers from:

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Lyrissa's condition is described as not weighing enough due to malnutrition, which is characteristic of marasmus. Rickets is a condition resulting from a lack of vitamin D, hypoglycemia is low blood sugar levels which can result from various causes, and kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition usually seen in children with a diet very low in protein. However, given the description provided, marasmus is the most likely condition affecting Lyrissa.

Lyrissa Lives in Africa