Donmoel O., 9

Donmoel is a nine-year-old boy who lives with his mother and sibling. He enjoys playing football with his friends and dreams of becoming an engineer someday. Recently, about four days ago, he started experiencing symptoms such as fever, general body weakness, a headache, and a cough.

Four days prior to being brought at the hospital, Don started experiencing symptoms such as fever, general body weakness, a headache, and a cough. He was diagnosed with severe malaria and while in the ward he was given intravenous anti-malaria medication and he responded well to treatment and was discharged after a few days

If an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is not treated, it can weaken the immune system and the body's natural defenses. This can make it easier for other infections, such as bacterial sinusitis or ear infections, to develop as secondary complications. If the URTI is caused by a contagious virus (e.g., the common cold or influenza), untreated individuals can continue to spread the infection to others, potentially leading to outbreaks in close-contact settings like schools or workplaces. 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.