- Request received16/06/2025
- Checked & confirmed25/07/2025
- Fundraising25/07/2025
- Treatment provided31/07/2025
- Invoice paid30/12/2025
- Case closed02/02/2026
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Zara U., 21
Report publishedUrology
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$35
About 1. pyelonephritic, 2. malaria + enteric fever
Pyelonephritic is a kidney infection that usually starts from a urinary tract infection and spreads to the kidneys. It causes high fever, back or side pain, painful urination, and general weakness. If not treated, it can lead to kidney damage. Malaria and Enteric Fever is a combination of two common infections. Malaria is caused by mosquito bites, leading to fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue. Enteric fever (Typhoid) is caused by bacteria from contaminated food or water, leading to high fever, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, and loss of appetite. Both can be severe if not treated promptly.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Zara Umar is a 21 year old woman and mother of two, living in the Gwange area of Maiduguri. Despite the challenges of raising her children in a low income community, Zara works hard every day to provide for her family. She earns a living by selling fresh tomatoes and pepper in the local market and also knits caps to supplement her income. Zara is known for her resilience, dedication to her children, and determination to create a better life for them. Zara Umar had been feeling unwell for days. It began with general body aches, loss of appetite, and a constant feeling of weakness. At first, she tried to push through, continuing to sell tomatoes and knit caps to support her two children. But soon, she started having abdominal discomfort and pain on both sides of her lower back. Despite taking home remedies, her condition worsened. She could hardly eat, and the pain in her sides became more intense, making it hard for her to carry out daily tasks. On presentation at our facility, Zara was evaluated and diagnosed with Pylonephritis, Malaria, and Enteric Fever.
Medical history
Zara Umar was referred to Nakowa with complaints of high fever, severe body weakness, and painful urination. After clinical assessment and laboratory investigations including MP, PCV, urinalysis, and urine MCS, she was diagnosed with pyelonephritis along with malaria and enteric fever. She was promptly started on treatment with Artemether 80/480mg bd for 3 days, Paracetamol 1g tds for 3 days to control pain and fever, and Ciprofloxacin 500mg bd for 7 days to address the urinary tract infection. With close monitoring, her fever began to drop, the abdominal and flank pain eased, and her energy gradually returned. By the end of her treatment, Zara was bright, active, and able to resume her normal activities. Smiling with gratitude, she said, “Thank you, Helpster, for supporting my treatment and helping me get well again.”
Prognosis
With early diagnosis and proper treatment, the prognosis for Pyelonephritis, Malaria, and Enteric Fever is generally good. Most patients recover fully with antibiotics, antimalarial drugs, rest, and supportive care. However, if treatment is delayed, these conditions can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage (in pyelonephritis), severe anemia or organ failure (in malaria), and intestinal perforation (in enteric fever). Timely medical care greatly improves outcomes and reduces the risk of long-term health issues.
