Mohammad H., 14

A 14-year-old boy lives with his parents and 18-year-old brother in a family facing significant financial hardship. His father is a stroke patient and unable to serve as the family’s main earner, while his elder brother works at a workshop earning approximately USD 65 per month, which is insufficient to cover household needs and urgent medical expenses. After five days of fever and body aches, followed by headache and vomiting, the boy was admitted to Narayanganj Poly Clinic General Hospital on 25 September 2026 and diagnosed with dengue fever with warning signs. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance to ensure he received urgent treatment and close monitoring. Without timely medical care, his condition could progress to severe dengue, internal bleeding, shock, organ damage, and potentially death.

According to the treatment plan, hospitalization, intravenous (IV) fluids, daily complete blood count (CBC) and other investigations, close monitoring, and supportive therapy are necessary to manage dengue fever with warning signs. Parenteral antibiotics may be used if a concurrent bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed, as antibiotics do not treat dengue virus itself. With timely and appropriate care, complications can be identified early and the patient’s recovery supported. Without proper monitoring and treatment, dengue may progress to severe bleeding, plasma leakage, shock, organ damage, and potentially death.