Calvince O., 17

Calvince, an orphan, currently resides with his aunt. He enjoys playing football and immersing himself in storybooks. Described as disciplined by his aunt, Calvince willingly lends a hand with household chores. Despite his aspirations to pursue a career in medicine and become a doctor, financial constraints prevented him from attending high school. However, he now considers training as a vehicle mechanic to repair large vehicles. Unfortunately, Calvince's health has been declining over the past three days. He complains of a productive cough accompanied by chest pain, along with a throbbing headache that has worsened recently.

Calvince reported to the hospital with complains of headache, joint pain and hotness of the body. On examination, he was ill looking and a little pale. He was also febrile. After the examination, he was sent to the laboratory for further tests and was later admitted in the in-patient department for further medication and treatment. He stayed in the hospital for 4 days, undergoing treatment and was discharged on oral medication. He progressed well to complete healing.

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