When there is loss of appetite, listlessness, lack of interest, apathy, nauseairritability, weakness and withdrawal, accompanied by high fever, severe diarrhea, and constant crying in children, it is diagnosed usually as:
A) susto
B) mal de ojo
C) nervios
D) life's lesions

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Mal de ojo, or the evil eye, is a cultural illness primarily found in Latin American communities, believed to be caused by a strong look or stare laden with envy or excessive admiration. The symptoms listed, particularly in children, align with those traditionally associated with mal de ojo, which includes physical ailments like fever and diarrhea, as well as behavioral changes such as irritability and withdrawal.

When There Is Loss of Appetite, Listlessness, Lack of Interest