- Request received01/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
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Nusrat J., 7
FundraisingUrgentInfections
24
$135
About infections
Nusrat Jahan, a 7-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection affecting the urinary system that can spread to the kidneys if left untreated, while a lower respiratory tract infection affects the lungs and airways, causing cough, fever, and breathing difficulties. Together, these infections increase the risk of severe dehydration, kidney damage, bloodstream infection (sepsis), and serious respiratory complications, especially in a young child.
Narayanganj Poly Clinic and General Hospital Bangladesh
143, BB Road, Narayanganj, postal code -1400, Bangladesh
Background
Nusrat Jahan is a cheerful and resilient 7-year-old girl who lives with her parents and elderly grandparents in a family of five, hoping to enjoy a healthy childhood despite their difficult circumstances. Her father is the family's only earning member, working at a grocery shop with a monthly income of approximately BDT 8,000, which is barely enough to cover food and other basic necessities, leaving the family unable to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, investigations, and ongoing treatment. After learning about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana, the family sought assistance in the hope of helping Nusrat recover. Despite exhausting their limited resources, they cannot continue her treatment without financial support. Without timely treatment, the urinary tract infection and lower respiratory tract infection could spread, leading to kidney damage, severe pneumonia, bloodstream infection (sepsis), breathing complications, and other life-threatening conditions that could seriously endanger her life.
Medical history
Nusrat Jahan was admitted to Narayanganj Poly Clinic General Hospital on 29/06/2026 with urinary tract infection (UTI) and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). During her hospital stay, she received conservative treatment, including medications, intravenous fluids, and supportive care under close medical supervision. Her condition gradually improved, and she was discharged in stable condition on 03/07/2026.
Prognosis
The recommended treatment is hospitalization and parenteral (intravenous) antibiotic therapy to effectively control both the urinary tract infection and lower respiratory tract infection, prevent the spread of infection, and ensure close medical monitoring. With timely treatment, adequate hydration, supportive care, and regular follow-up, Nusrat is expected to recover fully, with resolution of the infections and a return to her normal daily activities. If left untreated, the infections may spread to the kidneys and bloodstream, causing severe kidney damage, sepsis, respiratory complications, multi-organ failure, and other life-threatening conditions that could permanently affect her health or even result in death.
