Fatima A., 21

Fatima is happily married to Malan Ali of amshi village they have three kids together they leave at tajuwa village her husband Malan Ali is a farmer. Fatima was admitted to the AJAYI hospital she presented with a complaint of fever and headache that had been ongoing for one week. With Symptoms of fever was described as high grade and was associated with chills and rigors. The fever was followed by a headache. Upon presentation at our hospital and after examination, fatima was diagnosed with Severe Malaria.

Fatima was admitted with a diagnosis of severe malaria, presenting with high fever, weakness, vomiting, and dehydration. She was immediately managed as a medical emergency in the hospital. Treatment: She was started on intravenous Artesunate as the first-line treatment for severe malaria. This was administered according to standard dosing until her condition stabilized. She also received intravenous Dextrose to prevent hypoglycemia, along with intravenous fluids for rehydration and electrolyte balance. Fever was controlled using Paracetamol. After clinical improvement, she was switched to oral Artemether-Lumefantrine to complete the full course of treatment. Recovery: Fatima responded well to treatment with gradual reduction of fever, improved appetite, and increased strength. No complications were observed during admission. She made a steady recovery and was discharged in stable condition. She was advised to complete all medications, maintain good hydration and nutrition, and consistently use insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent reinfection. Follow-up visits were also recommended for full recovery monitoring.

Fatima was brought to Ayaji hospital and she was diagnosed with having Severe Malaria in early pregnancy, which can be life-threatening. Severe malaria can cause maternal complications such as severe anemia, hypoglycemia, cerebral malaria, organ failure, and death, especially with Plasmodium falciparum. It also significantly increases the risk of miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, placental insufficiency, and low birth weight. Prompt diagnosis and urgent treatment are critical to protect both mother and fetus. However, if given the right treatment and care, the prognosis is good with possible full recovery.