Abigail A., 11

Abigail is an 11 year old child living with her widowed mother. She attends a school where it is being funded by an association as the mother cannot afford the fees. They are living in a security room that was given to them to squat, the mother does a little of house help for them to be able to feed. Life has not been easy for Abigail and her widowed mother. They don't have access to electricity, they make use of water from the borehole for their daily activities. Abigail an 11yr old female child presented with complaints of fever of about 10days, Headache and lose stool of 4 days. Fever is intermittent moderate grade. There was associated lower abdominal pains dull ache in nature, no vomiting but noticed to be passing lose stool which commenced 4days ago. Had about 5 of lose stool. On examination, young child, febrile (37.1oC), dehydrated, unicteric, ill looking. Abdominal Assessment: Full, MWR, Suprapubic and para umbilical, tenderness. L o So ICo. Chest; PR: 76bpm. SPO2: 94% Diagnosis of Typhoid Enteritis and Malaria was made and Abigail needs urgent medical care. The family cannot afford the medical bills that is why they contacted Helpster Charity through a volunteer.

Patient is an 11yr old female child presented with complaints of fever of about 10days, headache and lose stool of 4 days. Fever is intermittent moderate grade. There was associated lower abdominal pains dull ache in nature, no vomiting but noticed to be passing lose stool which commenced 4days ago. Had about 5 of lose stool. On examination, young child, febrile (37.1o C), dehydrated, unicteric, ill looking. Assessment: Typhoid Enteritis and Malaria. Patient was on admission where treatment was administered such as antimalarial injection, antibiotic injection and other supportive care, patient eventually became stable, temperature dropped to normal, fever is gone, no more headache and lose stool respectively. She was discharged to be returned after one week for follow up. The family say a big thanks to Helpster Charity for the medical support

For Abigail an 11-year-old child with typhoid enteritis, prognosis is generally good with early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy. However, delayed or inadequate treatment may lead to complications such as intestinal perforation, hemorrhage, or sepsis, which worsen the outcome. For malaria, prognosis is favorable when treated promptly with effective antimalarial drugs. Uncomplicated malaria resolves completely. Severe malaria, especially due to Plasmodium falciparum, can cause anemia, cerebral involvement, or organ failure. Overall, timely medical care ensures an excellent recovery in most cases.