The sudden death of María Victoria de la Mota Claverie , just 33 years old, has shaken the community after contracting dengue and suffering fatal complications.
Wife of the renowned golfer Emilio “Puma” Domínguez and mother of two young children, her case has raised concern about the severity that this disease can reach, even in young and apparently healthy people.
Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can trigger severe symptoms that, in some cases, are fatal . It is crucial to note that the severity of the disease can vary depending on individual conditions and the presence of pre-existing factors that aggravate the situation.
According to specialists consulted by La Nación, according to our associated media El Perfil , dengue can cause rapidly evolving cardiac complications, leading to fatal outcomes . Therefore, they emphasize the importance of not self-medicating and seeking medical attention at the first symptoms.
Severity scales and early care
The clinical symptoms of dengue are divided into three categories: asymptomatic non-severe dengue, non-severe dengue with warning signs and, in a small percentage of cases, severe, potentially fatal dengue .
Although not all severe cases result in death, the infection can trigger shock in the body and affect the heart, drastically reducing platelets.
Cardiovascular surgeon Marcelo Nahin explained that severe dengue can cause viral myocarditis and pericarditis , especially in cases of reinfection. He highlights that rapid medical attention is essential to reduce mortality.
Infectologist Eduardo López added that the majority of deaths from dengue are recorded in people between 30 and 39 years old , due to a higher incidence of infections in this age group. However, mortality in this group is 5 per million inhabitants , in contrast to 22 per million in those over 80 years of age.
Ramiro Heredia, specialist in Internal Medicine, highlighted that although mortality from dengue in Argentina is low (0.07%), it usually affects those over 80 years of age more due to the presence of other chronic diseases.
The case of María Victoria de la Mota Claverie highlights the importance of being alert to the symptoms of dengue and seeking immediate medical attention . Prevention, vector control and education about the disease are fundamental pillars in the fight against this threat to public health.