Esther B., 2

Esther is 2, she came into the lives of her parents very hale and hearty. Everyone became infected with so much joy. The parents wished to enroll her into the nursery grade in her 3rd year. Esther became so sick, her body temperature became high in the evening, throwing up whatever she eats. She presented at the hospital with complaints of constant fever, oral thrush, cough, and vomiting. She was evaluated and diagnosed with Malaria and Respiratory Tract Infection.

Esther Billy was well received and admitted at Albishir Clinic when she was brought by the mother. The doctor was given complaint of Esther by the mother, which are fever, cough and most times vomiting as well as rejecting food. He also examined her by himself and requested test to be carried out at the laboratory. Result came out and revealed malaria parasite, and as well there was respiratory tract infection. Some antimalarials drugs and injections was administered as well as antibiotics and other supportive medications were given. She has been under observation until she has was stable. The mother became very happy on seeing her daughter's recovery and so is doctor and his team. They were discharged after the doctor advised that her health should be supported with good nutrition and sleeping under treated mosquito net. They sends their appreciation to team Helpster Charity.

The patient presented with severe malaria including cerebral involvement and respiratory distress. Prognosis is guarded, requiring intensive care and intravenous antimalarials. Prognostic outcome depends on rapid response to treatment