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Abstract Aim of the work To evaluate T-Lymphocytes and their subsets in malnourished children using flow cytometer. Conclusion The work has shown that there is an altered cell mediated immunity in marasmic group manifested by decreased % of lymphocytes, decreased % of CD4+, increased CD8+ and low CD4+/ CD8+ ratio. Thus, protion energy malnutrition in such cases can be considered a cause of acquired immuno-deficiency. Luckily, this immuno-deficiency responds rapidly to the institution of an adequate diet with concomitant restoration of normal immunological function. |