Elina S., 11

Elina Simon is an 11-year-old girl who lives with her parents and three siblings in a two-room rented cement house with a zinc roof. Her father is a driver, while her mother is a teacher, and together they earn about ₦17,000 monthly. All four children attend school, with fees paid in installments. The family gets water from a community borehole and has no electricity. Elina dreams of becoming a lawyer. On 21 July 2026, she was rushed to AAHCM after two days of severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fever, and headache. She had no vomiting or nausea. Her parents had given her over-the-counter medication at home, but there was no improvement. On examination, she had a temperature of 38°C and oxygen saturation of 94%. Laboratory investigations were conducted, and she was diagnosed with gastroenteritis, malaria, and helminth infection. She was admitted for treatment and monitoring.

The examination for gastroenteritis, fever, and helminthic infections in Elina simon a 11yo is generally good with prompt diagnosis, appropriate medical treatment, adequate hydration, proper nutrition, and adherence to prescribed medications. The patient is expected to make a satisfactory recovery with continued monitoring and follow-up care. Preventive measures, including good personal hygiene, safe drinking water, proper food handling, and appropriate sanitation, are recommended to prevent recurrence. If left untreated, gastroenteritis, malaria, and helminth infection may worsen, leading to severe dehydration, persistent diarrhoea, anaemia, weakness, nutritional deficiencies, and potentially life-threatening complications.