Influencer Dies Of Pneumonia Days After Being Misdiagnosed With Dengue
Influencer mom Tatielle Ferreira died of pneumonia a few days after she announced on Instagram that she had dengue. She was 28.
On April 16, Ferreira visited the Padre Roberto Cordeiro Martins Emergency Care Unit after suffering from diarrhea, vomiting and pain, according to Daily Mail. Her husband said she was diagnosed with dengue despite not testing positive and was allowed to go home.
Shortly after, the influencer -- who regularly posted faith, family and fitness-related content on social media -- reportedly uploaded a video on Instagram, saying, "So how is life as a mother? That's it, I have dengue!"
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Four days later, on April 20, the mom of three reportedly returned to the medical facility for respiratory issues. She was then diagnosed with pneumonia, given a prescription for antibiotics and discharged.
Later that day, her symptoms worsened, and she had to be rushed to the hospital again. The next day, on April 21, she was intubated but died.
Her death was announced to her over 75,600 followers on Instagram in a post, saying, "It is with great pain in our hearts that the family of Tatielle Scarlat Ferreira announces her passing today 04/21/2024."
"Unfortunately, due to the neglect of Divinópolis public health and the negligence of some professionals, she has passed away prematurely! She leaves her husband, three young children and a completely broken, outraged and destroyed family."
Her surviving husband, Jeremias de Jesus, reportedly left a statement with local media, according to The Sun.
"I've lost everything, my rock, my foundation. I don't even know where to begin again," he said.
Jeremias also demanded an investigation into his wife's misdiagnosis so others wouldn't experience what their family was going through.
"Everything could have been different on the 16th when she was sent back home without even getting a test. Nothing can bring my wife back but I want her passing to be investigated so that what's happening to me doesn't happen to others," he added.
The Divinopolis authorities have already launched an investigation into the Padre Roberto Cordeiro Martins Emergency Care Unit to determine if malpractice was involved. The investigation results are expected to come out within one month.
