A 28-year-old Brazilian influencer has sadly died.
Last week, Laleska Alexandre sought out medical attention after falling unwell.
She received treatment at a hospital in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil, but sadly never made it home again.
Laleska was best known for creating social media content, and boasted 27,000 Instagram followers.
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According to the late influencer's cousin, Laleska was hospitalized at Hospital Regional do Cariri on Sunday (February 2).
Her family member told CNN Brasil that the 28-year-old died from septic shock resulting from a fallopian tube infection.
More specifically, it's been reported that Laleska had a tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA).
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According to MedicalNewsToday, TOA is 'an infectious mass that can form in the female reproductive system due to pelvic inflammatory disease.'
Symptoms include chills; fever; nausea; pain in the lower abdomen; vaginal bleeding; and usual or heavy vaginal discharge.
Apparently the condition usually affects sexually active women who are of reproductive age, and develops as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
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Laleska had undergone exploratory surgery as tests couldn't determine what was wrong with her.
It's during the procedure that doctors discovered her infection — which was already at an advanced stage.
She then went into septic shock on Monday (February 3), and died two days later.
A wake was held for the social media star and CEO of marketing agency Agência Laleska Alexandre the day after her death.
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People have been paying tribute to Laleska in the wake of her death. A friend of hers said: "I love you forever, I will remember you as the sweet, faithful, determined, hard-working girl who never gave up in the face of adversity, who always tried her best."
"So beautiful, striving for her goals. I will always love you friend,' another added, as per Mail Online.
Others expressed their shock at Laleska's sudden passing.
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Someone penned on her Instagram page: "I'm shocked, what happened? I've been following Laleska for a while and I loved her content, I still can't believe it."
"I can't believe it," wrote another. "May God comfort the family members."
Echoing similar sentiments, a third penned: "I can't believe it! Laleska will always be a great inspiration."
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Niamh Shackleton