What disease caused by a protein deficiency lowers the effectiveness of the immune system, making toddlers more vulnerable to disease and, over time, can lead to coma and death?

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The disease described is Kwashiorkor, which is caused by a protein deficiency. Marasmus and Cachexia can also be caused by protein deficiency, but they do not specifically affect the immune system. Anaemia is a condition caused by a deficiency in iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid, and does not involve protein deficiency.

What Disease Caused by a Protein Deficiency Lowers the Effectiveness