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2 clusters · 17 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated

Medical negligence investigation in Brazil

Overview

In the Federal District, Civil Police are investigating the death of 15-year-old Maria Luiza Abreu Estevam. The teenager sought treatment for severe tooth pain and underwent a dental filling in July. Following multiple visits to public health units, her condition deteriorated into a generalized infection caused by “dental-origin bacterial endocarditis,” leading to her death on August 13 after several cardiac arrests. Her family is investigating whether the medical care provided was adequate or if negligence occurred.

Entities

Hospital da Criança de Brasília · Jaqueline de Melo Silva · Polícia Civil do Rio de Janeiro · Jade Duarte de Moura · Sobradinho II UPA

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Dentist Jaqueline de Melo Silva dies after hospital discharge in Acre

    A 28-year-old dentist, Jaqueline de Melo Silva, died of a sudden heart attack in Acre, Brazil, hours after being discharged from a local urgent care unit following treatment for stomach pain.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Brazil police investigate death of teenager after dental care visits

    The Civil Police of the Federal District are investigating the death of 15-year-old Maria Luiza Abreu Estevam, who died from a systemic infection following multiple visits to public health units for tooth pain.

Sources

ac24horas.com · augustourgente.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · diariodoporto.com.br · em.com.br · enfoquems.com.br · gazetaweb.com · ndmais.com.br · nossametropole.com.br · odocumento.com.br · osaogoncalo.com.br · santaportal.com.br · tnonline.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br