Khadija I., 8

Khadija is an eight-year-old elementary school student, she is friendly, likes to read and dreams of becoming a doctor. About a week ago, she developed a fever, which is intermittent, accompanied by headache, abdominal cramps and occasional diarrhea. However, her parents only gave her traditional medicines. Despite the traditional mixtures, her condition worsened and the fever and vomiting did not stop.

Khadija was admitted with symptoms of headache, fever, vomiting, dizziness, general body malaise, and anorexia. She was treated with medications for severe malaria and enteric fever. Khadija now feels much better.

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. 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.