- Request received13/03/2024
- Checked & confirmed25/04/2024
- Fundraising25/04/2024
- Treatment provided01/08/2024
- Invoice paid02/08/2024
- Case closed15/10/2024
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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Christiana G., 17
Report publishedInfections
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$30
About infections
Christiana was diagnosed with Typhoid Fever, Malaria and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It infects a person’s small intestines. Malaria is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Once inside the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells, causing recurrent cycles of symptoms, including high fever, chills, fatigue, and, in severe cases, organ damage or failure.This stage of the disease is defined by the evidence of vital organ dysfunction. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections primarily affect the upper part of the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and sometimes the sinuses and ears. Common URTIs include: Common cold, leading to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes a low-grade fever. Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinus cavities, often associated with nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and thick nasal discharge. Pharyngitis (sore throat), or otitis media: an ear infection that can cause ear pain, fluid drainage from the ear, and hearing problems.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Christiana is a seventeen-year-old girl from a poor family. She is the fourth child in the family. She studies at an upper secondary school. Sometimes she works as a saleswoman in an electronics shop. She was admitted to Nakowa Specialist Hospital with complaints of fever, headache, weakness in body and cough. The symptoms worsened towards evening, accompanied by pain and shivering. She was examined and investigated, laboratory blood tests showed that she had Malaria, Typhoid fever and Upper respiratory tract infection.
Medical history
Christiana was taken to Nakowa Specialists Hospital with the complain of fever, headache, body weakness, and cough. Diagnosis revealed 1. Malaria + Enteric fever 2.URTI. She was immediately treated appropriately at the expenses of Helpster Charity. Subsequently, Christiana felt better and recovered in few days.
Prognosis
Typhoid fever is typically treated with antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin or ceftriaxone. If left untreated, typhoid fever can lead to severe complications, including the spread of the infection to other organs and tissues, intestinal perforation, and in rare cases, life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or encephalitis. Timely treatment is crucial to prevent these serious outcomes. Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences. If an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is not treated, it can weaken the immune system and the body's natural defenses. This can make it easier for other infections, such as bacterial sinusitis or ear infections, to develop as secondary complications. If the URTI is caused by a contagious virus (e.g., the common cold or influenza), untreated individuals can continue to spread the infection to others, potentially leading to outbreaks in close-contact settings like schools or workplaces.
