25YO Air Stewardess Dies Less Than Three Days After Mosquito Bite

Here’s a quick trivia to get you thinking:

What’s black, noisy, the equivalent of a vampire and the master of disguise?

Tough question, huh? Here’s a hint to help you out.

MOSQUITOES – the bane of my existence, I swear.

According to Healthline, a mosquito bite is generally less than a half-inch. If you’re unfortunately blessed with more sensitive skin like yours truly, a tiny mosquito bite can grow up to the size of a 50-cent coin and bigger.

In Singapore, 9,135 cases of dengue were reported as of 2 August, an all-time high resulting in the peak dengue season as we know it today.

Residential areas which have received the red light for the highest number of reported dengue cases include Chai Chee and Pasir Ris.

Alas, our neighbouring countries can’t escape the clutches of the six-legged insect as well.

Thai air stewardess passed away from dengue

Just recently, a Thai air stewardess working for Thai Lion Air passed away on 5 August (Monday) due to internal bleeding and organ failure, following an unsuspecting mosquito bite.

According to Oriental Daily, Apitchaya Jareondee and her family had contracted high fever and severe headache after they were bitten by a mosquito last week. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was said to have been infected with dengue fever.

Sadly, her dengue fever triggered severe infections leading to internal bleeding, shock and organ failure.

The 25-year-old’s departure came to the surprise of many who were unprepared to bid her farewell. Of which was her boyfriend who expressed that he still had so much to say to her, but they could only meet in his dreams from then on.

Family Taking Precautions

According to the stewardess’ cousin, her family has been actively implementing measures such as staying indoors with the windows closed to keep mosquitoes at bay. She added that despite all the actions taken, it’s the rainy season in Thailand after all so mosquitoes are everywhere.

Symptoms of dengue fever generally include headaches, fever, rashes, muscle aches, nausea and mild bleeding. If you suspect you have dengue fever, please don’t play the hero and visit a doctor immediately.

Tips on preventing dengue

You probably know how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes but the time to put what you know into practice is now.

Here are some tips by the Ministry of Health to prevent dengue:

• Apply insect repellent
• Wear long and covered clothing to avoid exposing your skin
• Installing mosquito nets in bedroom
• Frequently checking and removing stagnant water

If all else fails, stock up on insecticides and get to spraying whenever you see a small black dot fly past from the corner of your eye. Always trust your sixth-sense because it’s usually pretty accurate.

And always remember to do the mozzie wipeout.