Ashlyne A., 15

Ashlyne is a joyful fifteen-year-old girl. She aspires to become a pilot when she grows up. She takes her studies seriously and is very active in class. In her free time, Ashlyne enjoys playing with her friends in the field. A few days ago, she went to the hospital complaining of fever, dizziness, and a sore throat that were not relieved by pain relievers.

Ashley was brought to the hospital with complains of fever, dizziness and sore throat which had lasted for three days. She was assessed and noted to be severely ill, therefore had to be admitted to be given medication as an in-patient. While in the ward she was given intravenous fluids and other medication for a period of 4 days. She recovered well after medications given.

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