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Hospital: 68-Year-Old Died From Infection, Not Stingray Toxin

Hospital: 68-Year-Old Died From Infection, Not Stingray Toxin

MGR Online•General•5h ago

Reader Briefing

Wang Nuea Hospital clarifies that a 68-year-old man's death was due to severe sepsis and respiratory failure, refuting claims of direct poisoning from a midge bite.

  • •A 68-year-old male patient in Lampang died on February 15, 2026.
  • •Wang Nuea Hospital stated the cause of death was severe bloodstream infection (sepsis) and respiratory failure, not a direct midge bite.
  • •The patient was initially treated for calf pain on February 8, 2026, and later presented with severe pain, inability to walk, and discolored skin.

Overview

  • •On February 8, 2026, a 68-year-old male patient was admitted to Wang Nuea Hospital with calf pain.
  • •Doctors initially diagnosed the patient with muscle inflammation and allowed him to return home.
  • •Later on the same day (February 8, 2026), the patient returned with severe calf pain, inability to walk, and purplish skin discoloration.
  • •The patient was diagnosed with severe sepsis and hypoglycemia, prompting urgent treatment and transfer to Lampang Hospital.
  • •On February 15, 2026, the patient passed away due to severe bloodstream infection and respiratory failure.
  • •Wang Nuea Hospital clarified that midge bites typically cause only minor symptoms and are not directly fatal.
  • •Wang Nuea Hospital stated the cause of death was bloodstream infection, possibly linked to individual factors or severe bacterial infection.
  • •Wang Nuea Hospital advised the public to follow official information and avoid panic from unconfirmed reports.

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Key Quotes

Hospital
"Normally, being bitten by a midge causes only mild itching or small blood blisters. It is not a deadly insect and does not directly cause death."
โดยปกติการถูกตัวคุ่นกัดจะทำให้เกิดอาการคันหรือเป็นตุ่มเลือดเล็กน้อยเท่านั้น ไม่ใช่แมลงพิษร้ายแรง และไม่ได้ทำให้เสียชีวิตโดยตรง
Hospital
"The cause in this case was severe bloodstream infection, which may be related to individual factors or serious bacterial infection."
สาเหตุในกรณีนี้เกิดจากการติดเชื้อในกระแสเลือด ซึ่งอาจเกี่ยวข้องกับปัจจัยเฉพาะบุคคลหรือการติดเชื้อแบคทีเรียรุนแรง

Key Entities

Organization

Wang Nuea Hospital(โรงพยาบาลวังเหนือ)
The healthcare facility that issued a statement regarding the cause of a patient's death.
Lampang Hospital(โรงพยาบาลลำปาง)
The hospital to which the patient was transferred for advanced care.

Place

Lampang Province(จังหวัดลำปาง)ℹ️
The province where Wang Nuea Hospital is located and where the patient was transferred for further treatment.

Person

68-year-old male patient(ผู้ป่วยชายอายุ 68 ปี)
The deceased individual whose cause of death is the subject of the hospital's clarification.