Fatima U., 12

Fatima is a 12 years old girl, the 4th among 6 children living with her parents in an extended setting. She attends a government primary school and have wishes of working in the hospital to save lives. Father is a farmer and mother is a house wife. Fatima was apparently well until 8 days prior to presentation when she started having high-grade fever with abdominal pain located around mid-abdomen headache and loss of appetite. Examination revealed an acutely ill looking child, some dehydration with tenderness in right flank. No money to take her to the hospital then eventually they heard about Helpster Charity and they contacted Wholecare hospital through myself as the Helpster Charity volunteer. Upon presentation at our hospital, and after further evaluation, she was diagnosed with Enteric fever.

Fatima a 12 years old girl was apparently well until 8 days prior to presentation when she started having high-grade fever with abdominal pain located around mid-abdomen headache and loss of appetite. She was admitted and diagnosed with enteric fever. Treatment commenced with injection antibiotics and other supportive care. Patient did well, fever subsided and body temperature became normal. She was discharged with some take orals and was schedulled for a follow up.

With early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment, the prognosis of enteric fever is generally good, and most patients recover fully within 2–3 weeks. However, if treatment is delayed or the infecting strain is drug-resistant, complications such as intestinal perforation, hemorrhage, or septic shock may occur, increasing the risk of death. Mortality is less than 1% with proper care but can rise significantly without it. Relapse may occur in some patients, and a few may become chronic carriers. Overall, good nutrition, sanitation, and follow-up care improve recovery and prevent recurrence.