Shalline P., 2

Shalline is a one-year, seven-month-old girl who lives with her mother and extended family within the local community. She is the only child of a young mother. Normally, Shalline is playful, active, and enjoys interacting with other children. She particularly loves watching cartoons on her mother's phone and has even learned how to find her favorite programs. When her cousins return home from school, she excitedly runs toward them and enjoys playing together. The family faces significant financial challenges. Shalline's uncle, who supports the household, relies on small-scale farming to provide food and meet the needs of both his immediate family and his elderly parents. Her mother does not have a source of income and mainly assists with household responsibilities. Three days before admission, Shalline developed itchy skin lesions around the neck accompanied by swollen nodules, fever, and loss of appetite. As her condition worsened, her mother sought medical attention after learning about Helpster Charity from a hospital nurse who was also their neighbor. Upon evaluation, doctors recommended admission, treatment, and isolation from other children while managing her high fever and underlying condition. She was subsequently admitted for further care.

Shalline was diagnosed with contact dermatitis complicated by sepsis, a serious systemic infection requiring prompt medical treatment and close monitoring. Due to her young age and the risk of complications associated with sepsis, hospitalization was necessary for appropriate management. With timely administration of medications, supportive care, and careful monitoring, her condition is expected to improve. The prognosis is cautiously favorable, provided she responds well to treatment and completes the recommended course of care.