Emily I., 16

Emily lives with her elderly, disabled grandfather, who remains at home and relies entirely on well-wishers for food. He is also unwell and unable to afford medical care for his own, leave alone for his grandchild. Emily does not know where her biological parents are, and she dropped out of school because of lack of school fees. Her grandfather avoids the topic of the whereabouts of her parents, whenever she asks She developed lower abdominal pain, a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and increasing difficulty walking due to the pain. She did not seek medical attention earlier because of financial limitations. As her condition worsened and she became unable to walk properly, pain became excruciating and she came to the hospital to ask for assistance, explaining to us that she had no money, where we informed her about Helpster Charity.

Emily presented to the hospital with history of Lower abdominal pains per vaginal foul smelly discharge and inability to walk due to pain.She was examined tested and found to be suffering from syphilis and trichomoniasis. Emily was treated with I.m benzathine 2.4 mu weekly for 4 weeks, , metronidazole 400 mg brufen and tramadol i.m . Emily is now feeling better and she is ready to teach other teenagers the risk factors for having unprotected sex and also the 4 c's she learnt at the hospital. Emily says thank you helpster for saving my life.

With the diagnosis of syphilis made early and treatment started promptly, her overall prognosis is very good. Syphilis responds extremely well to the recommended antibiotics, and most patients show significant improvement within days to weeks after therapy begins. As treatment continues, her symptoms are expected to gradually resolve. Follow-up reviews and repeat tests will help ensure the infection is fully treated and that there are no complications. Because she sought care after experiencing symptoms for some time, close monitoring is important.