Moses O., 8

Moses is an eight-year-old boy in Grade Three and the second born in a family of three children. He lives with his parents in a rural village and enjoys modeling, dancing, and making toys from clay. Moses dreams of becoming a musician in the future. His father works as a boda boda rider using a borrowed motorcycle, while his mother is a housewife who occasionally works on farms to support the family. Due to poverty, several relatives also depend on the household for survival. Moses had been a healthy and playful child until he developed painful wounds on his lower limbs that progressively worsened over the past one to three months. The wounds became large, painful, and difficult to manage at home, causing swelling, difficulty walking, and severe discomfort. The persistent wounds prevented him from attending school regularly or playing with friends as before. Due to financial hardship, the family could not seek proper treatment. During a church outreach by Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre and Helpster Charity, Moses was identified and rushed to the facility for assessment. Doctors found his condition serious and requiring immediate hospital admission for urgent treatment and close monitoring.

Moses, an 8-year-old child, was admitted on 13/04/2026 with complaints of a painful infected wound associated with swelling, fever, and difficulty carrying out normal activities. On examination, the wound showed signs of infection consistent with a septic wound. He was admitted for close monitoring, antibiotic therapy, pain management, and supportive treatment. During hospitalization, Moses was managed with Floxapen injection and Flagyl injection to control the bacterial infection and prevent further spread. ABZ tablet stat was administered as part of supportive treatment, while Brufen tablets were given to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and control fever. The wound condition gradually improved with treatment, showing reduced swelling, pain, and signs of healing. Throughout the admission period, Moses responded well to treatment. His general condition improved steadily, appetite returned, and he became active and comfortable. By the time of discharge on 16/04/2026, the wound infection had significantly reduced, and he was clinically stable. He was discharged on Floxapen capsules and Flagyl tablets to continue treatment at home, with advice on proper wound care, medication adherence, hygiene, and follow-up for reassessment and complete recovery.

Moses was admitted with multiple septic wounds affecting his lower limbs, causing pain, swelling, weakness, and difficulty walking. Due to the severity and prolonged nature of the wounds, the first step in management will be thorough investigations to identify any underlying condition contributing to the recurrent or worsening infections before definitive treatment begins. He has been started on supportive care, wound management, pain control, antibiotics, and close observation. His condition requires careful monitoring to prevent further spread of infection. Prognosis is good