Marren B., 7

Marren Blessing is a 6-year-old girl who lives with her father, mother, and siblings. She enjoys playing with her friends and is currently in Grade 1. Her mother reports that Marren experienced one episode of convulsion, accompanied by fever, a runny nose, cough, and headache for one day. She was then brought to the hospital for evaluation. Based on her history and clinical presentation, an MRDT test was done and returned positive for malaria. Marren was subsequently admitted for further management and diagnosed with Severe Malaria and a Urinary Tract Infection.

Marren Blessing was administered IV artesunate 51 mg at 0, 12, and 24 hours, IV ceftriaxone 1 g once daily for three days, oral Lunahist 10 ml three times daily for three days, and oral paracetamol 500 mg three times daily for three days. She showed notable improvement by the third day. The prescribed medications were continued as planned, and by the third morning, she demonstrated significant recovery. After completing her treatment, she was discharged with oral AL (IV) to be taken twice daily for three days. Marren is now doing well at home and has returned to her normal health status.

Marren’s prognosis is favorable, given that she received timely diagnosis and treatment for severe malaria and urinary tract infection. With adherence to her prescribed medications, proper hydration, nutrition, and rest, she is expected to recover fully without long-term complications.