- Request received23/04/2024
- Checked & confirmed17/05/2024
- Fundraising17/05/2024
- Treatment provided23/01/2025
- Invoice paid24/01/2025
- Case closed28/02/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Aphline A., 3
Report publishedInfections
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$70
About infections
Aphline was diagnosed with Severe malaria and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Severe malaria occurs when infections are complicated by serious organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections primarily affect the upper part of the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and sometimes the sinuses and ears. Common URTIs include: Common cold, leading to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes a low-grade fever. Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinus cavities, often associated with nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and thick nasal discharge. Pharyngitis (sore throat), or otitis media: an ear infection that can cause ear pain, fluid drainage from the ear, and hearing problems.
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Helmi Jonas Health Centre Uradi
Kalkada, Uradi sublocation
Background
Aphline is a three-year-old who finds joy in dancing with her friends and dreams of becoming a teacher when she grows up. About a day ago, she began complaining of a headache. Her mother reported that she also had a fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. On the day she was brought to the hospital, Aphline experienced an episode of convulsions.
Medical history
Aphline was given intravenous antimalarials and was observed by the doctors and nurses, with vital signs taken after every 6 hours daily to monitor progress She responded well to the antimalarial intravenous treatment that she was given She was also given intravenous fluids Aphline had returned to her bubbly self after a few days and was discharged to go home with some oral medication
Prognosis
Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences. If an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is not treated, it can weaken the immune system and the body's natural defenses. This can make it easier for other infections, such as bacterial sinusitis or ear infections, to develop as secondary complications. If the URTI is caused by a contagious virus (e.g., the common cold or influenza), untreated individuals can continue to spread the infection to others, potentially leading to outbreaks in close-contact settings like schools or workplaces.
