- Request received27/03/2024
- Checked & confirmed23/04/2024
- Fundraising23/04/2024
- Treatment provided21/03/2025
- Invoice paid26/05/2025
- Case closed04/08/2025
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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Rabi A., 1
Report publishedInfections
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$20
About infections
Rabi diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and upper respiratory tract infection. Severe malaria occurs when infections are complicated by serious organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism. 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
Rabi is a one-year-old girl and the eighth child among eight siblings. She is a cheerful child who spends most of her time with her grandmother in another settlement. She was apparently well until two weeks ago when her mother noticed that Rabi had severe stomach pain, which caused her to vomit. Five days ago, she developed fever, headache, cough, and catarrh. Her mother brought her to the hospital where she was evaluated and diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Medical history
Rabi, a small girl from a rural community, was diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and an upper respiratory tract infection. Weak and in pain, she was taken to the hospital for urgent care. With timely treatment and support, Rabi gradually regained her strength. Her family expressed deep gratitude to the Helpster charity for covering the medical expenses and giving Rabi a second chance at health.
Prognosis
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.
