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Case scenarios
PAED 2021 YR 3
Makerere University, Kampala Medical School
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This case study focuses on a pediatric patient admitted with a two-week history of watery diarrhea and severe dehydration. Initial assessment revealed signs of dehydration, and investigations included a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and serum electrolytes. The patient was managed with intravenous fluid replacement, zinc tablets, metronidazole, and nutritional support. The case also discusses the etiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of malaria, a common parasitic disease in Uganda, and its management, including antimalarial treatment.
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