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Mother's Lice Remedy Kills Child, Ages 5
11 Nov
Summary
- A five-year-old girl died after her mother applied pesticide for head lice.
- The girl's two-year-old brother is in serious condition after the incident.
- The mother admitted to using the toxic agricultural insecticide, Diazinon.
A devastating event unfolded in Matutina, south-eastern Brazil, where a five-year-old girl, Ashley Sofia dos Reis Sousa, tragically lost her life after her mother used an agricultural pesticide to treat head lice. The mother, 30, admitted to applying Diazinon 40 PM, an insecticide intended for pest control, to both her children's heads on Sunday.
Shortly after the application, Ashley and her two-year-old brother began feeling unwell. While Ashley passed away at the hospital, her brother was stabilized and transferred for specialist care in a serious condition. Police seized a container of the insecticide for forensic examination, and the mother is currently under investigation.
The use of Diazinon for treating head lice is highly dangerous and can cause severe poisoning. Ashley's nursery announced a suspension of activities in her memory, remembering her for her "enchanting smile" and the happiness she brought. This incident highlights the severe risks associated with using agricultural chemicals on humans.
