- Request received30/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed24/08/2025
- Fundraising24/08/2025
- Treatment provided07/11/2025
- Invoice paid05/12/2025
- Case closed15/02/2026
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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Maryam I., 7
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About blood
Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and the most serious form of malaria. It typically arises from a delayed or ineffective treatment of uncomplicated malaria. The disease can progress rapidly, leading to organ failure and death within hours or days. Causes Severe malaria is almost exclusively caused by the parasite species Plasmodium falciparum. While other species like P. vivax and P. knowlesi can also cause severe disease, P. falciparum is responsible for the vast majority of severe cases and deaths worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Risk Factors Certain groups are at a higher risk of developing severe malaria, including: * Young children and infants * Pregnant women * Travelers from non-endemic areas who have little to no immunity * Individuals with a compromised immune system, such as those with HIV/AIDS * Older adults * Delayed diagnosis and treatment are major risk factors for the progression from uncomplicated to severe malaria. Signs and Symptoms Severe malaria is characterized by one or more of the following clinical or laboratory signs of vital organ dysfunction: * Cerebral malaria: Impaired consciousness, coma, or multiple convulsions. * Severe anemia: A significant drop in red blood cell count, leading to extreme weakness and fatigue. * Respiratory distress: Rapid, deep, and labored breathing caused by severe acidosis (abnormal buildup of acid in the body). * Acute kidney injury: Renal impairment, leading to a decrease in or complete lack of urine production. * Hypoglycemia: Dangerously low blood sugar levels. * Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver failure. * Hyperparasitemia: An extremely high number of parasites in the blood. * Prostration: Inability to sit or stand. * Pulmonary edema: A buildup of fluid in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. Treatment Severe malaria requires immediate medical attention and is treated as a medical emergency. * First-line treatment: The recommended treatment is parenteral (intravenous or intramuscular) artesunate. This medication is administered for at least 24 hours and until the patient can tolerate oral medication. * Follow-up treatment: Once the patient can take oral medication, treatment is completed with a three-day course of an artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). * Alternative treatments: In some cases or where artesunate is not available, artemether or quinine may be used as alternative parenteral treatments. * Supportive care: In addition to antimalarial drugs, supportive care is crucial. This can include managing fever, convulsions, and other complications, as well as addressing issues like dehydration and blood glucose levels. Complications If not treated promptly and effectively, severe malaria can lead to serious complications and death. These include: * Permanent brain damage from cerebral malaria * Organ failure (kidney, liver, and lung) * Spleen rupture * Low birth weight, premature birth, or stillbirth in pregnant women
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Ayaji Medical and Diagnostic Center
Sarkin Hausawa Ward, Opposite AY Maikifi Filling Station, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
Background
Maryam she seven years old girl leave with her grandmother she is an orphan which she lost her both parents at car accident she love to become nurse to save lives when grown up. He started experiencing headache, fever and abdominal pain. Upon presentation at our hospital, he was diagnosed of malaria. The initial symptoms of malaria in children can be non-specific, resembling other common childhood illnesses like the flu, gastroenteritis, or even pneumonia. The girl may have started with a high fever, headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, and extreme weakness. However, without treatment, the disease progresses quickly from uncomplicated to severe, often within a matter of hours.
Medical history
The patient, Maryam, presented with a history of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Diagnosed with severe malaria and admitted for proper treatment. Following the successful completion of the acute treatment phase, the patient demonstrated a favorable clinical response. There has been a complete resolution of symptoms, with the patient returning to her baseline functional status and age-appropriate physical activity. To address the severe parasitic load and prevent neurological or systemic complications, the patient was administered a rapid-acting schizonticide.
Prognosis
a doctor's opinion on severe malaria is that it's a critical, time-sensitive medical emergency. While effective treatments exist, the prognosis is often poor due to the rapid progression of the disease and the high risk of multi-organ failure. Early diagnosis and immediate, aggressive treatment are the only ways to significantly improve a patient's chances of survival.
