What are 'Kinh'? Tiny biting insects and allergy symptoms.

Thairath•Society•9h ago

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A man's death in Lampang, initially linked to a small biting insect, was clarified by the hospital as due to sepsis from a secondary infection, not the insect's venom.

•A 68-year-old man died from sepsis and respiratory failure in Lampang.
•The death was initially linked to a bite from 'kinh' (black flies), but the hospital clarified the cause.
•The hospital stated that 'kinh' are not highly venomous and their bites typically cause mild itching or blisters.

Overview

•On February 8, 2026, a 68-year-old male patient sought treatment for calf pain.
•On the evening of February 8, 2026, the patient returned with severe calf pain, numbness, and skin discoloration.
•Doctors detected severe sepsis and hypoglycemia in the patient.
•The patient was transferred to Lampang Hospital for further treatment.
•On February 15, 2026, the patient passed away from sepsis and respiratory failure.
•Wang Nuea Hospital clarified that 'kinh' bites are not directly fatal, causing only mild symptoms.
•The patient's death was attributed to severe sepsis, potentially from individual factors or secondary infections, not the 'kinh' venom.
•'Kinh' (Black flies) are tiny insects with biting mouthparts that feed on blood and are found in humid, forested areas near streams.

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Key Quotes

Wang Nuea Hospital

"Emphasize absolutely do not scratch if bitten."

ย้ำหากโดน "ห้ามเกา" เด็ดขาด

Wang Nuea Hospital

"It is not a highly venomous insect. Normally, a bite only causes itching or small blood blisters, not immediate death."

ไม่ใช่แมลงพิษร้ายแรง โดยปกติการถูก ตัวคุ่น กัดจะส่งผลเพียงอาการคัน หรือเป็นตุ่มเลือดเล็กน้อยเท่านั้น ไม่ได้ทำให้เสียชีวิตโดยตรงในทันที

Key Entities

Organization

Wang Nuea Hospital(โรงพยาบาลวังเหนือ)

Hospital in Lampang Province that issued a statement clarifying the cause of a patient's death.

Place

Lampang Province(จังหวัดลำปาง)ℹ️

Location where the patient was treated and the hospital that issued the clarification.

Timeline

February 8, 2026(8 ก.พ. 69)

The date the patient was initially admitted to Wang Nuea Hospital.

February 15, 2026(15 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)

The date the patient passed away from sepsis and respiratory failure.