- Request received03/01/2024
- Checked & confirmed29/01/2024
- Fundraising29/01/2024
- Treatment provided01/03/2024
- Invoice paid21/03/2024
- Case closed02/04/2024
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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Usman A., 1
Report publishedEmergency care
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$70
About emergency care
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It's known for causing severe coughing spells, which can sometimes end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in.
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Background
Usman is a happy 1-year-old who really likes playing with cats. About a week ago, he started having a bad cough that comes in fits, along with a fever, not wanting to eat, and vomiting. The cough is so strong that it's causing him chest pain. The doctors say he has Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and he needs medical attention quickly.
Medical history
Usman was brought to UMD Medical Clinic with symptoms of paroxysmal cough, fever, dyspnea, along with a history of vomiting and diarrhea. He was diagnosed with pertussis complicated by acute malaria. Treatment for pertussis primarily involves antibiotics to control the infection and prevent its spread, improving the child's quality of life. He was admitted for treatment on January 1st, 2024, and discharged on January 3rd, 2024. The family is relieved and grateful that their child has recovered from his illness.
Prognosis
Treatment for pertussis, or whooping cough, primarily involves antibiotics to help control the infection and reduce the spread of the disease so that the child can have a better life.
