Hamza U., 16

Hamza is a 16yo male child living with his parents. He is in a government secondary school, Hamza wishes to become a Soldier to protect lives and properties in his country. He has 5 siblings and he is third child of his parents. The father is a small scale farmer and the mother is a house wife, they are all struggling to provide for the family, they sometimes go a day without feeding because of the economic situations. They are living in their apartment inherited by their parents, the house has 2 rooms and a pit toilet, they make use of water from the well for their daily activities, they don't have access to electricity. The patient is a 16-year-old adolescent who presented with a history of persistent high-grade fever associated with chills and rigors, headache, and general malaise for five days. Fever was initially intermittent but later became continuous. There was associated abdominal pain and vomiting. On examination, patient is ill looking febrile with temperature of 39o C. The mother got a volunteer's contact and pleaded that needs assistance from Helpster Charity as there is no money for them to take Hamza to the Hospital. Upon presentation at Albishir, and he was evaluated and diagnosed with Severe Malaria and Enteric fever.

Hamza a 16-year-old adolescent who presented with a history of persistent high-grade fever associated with chills and rigors, headache, and general malaise for five days. Fever was initially intermittent but later became continuous. There was associated abdominal pain and vomiting. On examination, patient is ill looking febrile with temperature of 39o C. He was diagnosed with severe malaria and enteric fever. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials, injection anti biotics, and other supportive care. Patient did well, care was adequate and fever is gone with temperature being normalized. The family are so happy for the support given by Helpster Charity to save their child Hamza, they remained grateful. Patient is to return for follow up after a period of 1 week.

For Hamza a 16-year-old male with co-infection of severe malaria and enteric fever, he was in critical infection and in need of urgent medical treatment. The prognosis is good if treated early and properly. Adolescents have stronger immunity than younger children and usually respond well to antimalarial drugs and antibiotics. With timely hospital care, adequate fluids, and close monitoring. However, delayed treatment can lead to complications such as anemia, dehydration, or organ involvement. Good nutrition, completing medications, and follow-up care further improve recovery and long-term health.