Ubon Ratchathani, July 1-Public health doctor Ubon Ratchathani province announced the death of a 13-year-old girl, summarizing the history of all blood results. Died from leptospirosis ready to advise people to prevent leptospirosisIn the case of Mrs….
Ubon Ratchathani, July 1-Public health doctor Ubon Ratchathani province announced the death of a 13-year-old girl, summarizing the history of all blood results. Died from leptospirosis ready to advise people to prevent leptospirosis
In the case of Mrs. Nantaphon, Samrong Villager, Ubon Ratchathani Province request for justice After a 13-year-old daughter suffered severe leg pain until she took her to see a doctor Finally, a low platelet count was detected. Until the shock and death I want the doctor to clarify the cause of the child’s death. because before daughter is normal and no congenital disease In the afternoon, Mrs. Nantaporn and her husband traveled to the Law Group of the Office of Public Health. Ubon Ratchathani Province To make a complaint, check the standard of the nurse practitioner. treatment center whether it meets the standard or not by the staff of the Legal Group, Ubon Ratchathani Province, inquired about the incident and recorded Mrs. Nanthaporn’s complaint presenting the commander to investigate the facts
On the same day, Dr. Thiraphong, MD., Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Health Office, announced the case of the death of a 13-year-old girl by specifying that the child was treated at Tan Sum Hospital with leg pain. The doctor took a preliminary history. There is a flexible subject exam at school. then leg pain Vital signs were examined, the pulse and blood pressure were abnormally high, fever 39.5, bruising in the legs, unable to urinate, therefore blood was drawn. Children found that the platelet count was low to 40,000 from normal about 100,000 and white blood cells were high. indicates an infection in the bloodstream The doctor gave a preliminary cover-up of antibiotics and sent him to the 50th Pansa Maha Vajiralongkorn Hospital. To find out the cause in detail, when arriving at the 50th Anniversary Hospital, there is a procedure for checking and treating. At that time, the child’s condition worsened. Until the cardiac pump is life-saving. and later died
From the retrospective examination, it was found that there was fever, muscle pain, pain in the legs, arms, kidney failure, abnormal blood results. reminds me of leptospirosis but a clear diagnosis Must send blood for a PCR test, but for a 13-year-old girl, it is not sent. Because at that time the condition worsened, resuscitation was required. And finally died, Dr. Thiraphong said about the history that has been given about the flexibility test and leg pain. Causing no thought of leptospirosis but with fever, leg pain, abnormal blood results reassuring There was an infection in the bloodstream, so the hospital had given the antibiotics to cover it first. including leptospirosis From the summary of the history of all blood results, a 13-year-old girl died from leptospirosis.
for the situation of leptospirosis or leptospirosis in Ubon Ratchathani province From January 1 to June 30, 2023, 1,265 cases of leptospirosis were reported, with 12 deaths. Recommendations for people to prevent disease It is advisable to wear boots every time when working in the fields or in the garden to prevent infection. 2. After soaking in the water in the fields, take a quick shower and wash with soap immediately. If there is a wound, cover the wound before touching the water. 3. If you have a fever high muscle pain especially calves See a doctor immediately. for examination Do not buy drugs by yourself.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency