Man With Monkeypox-Like Symptom Dies, Kerala Orders "High-Level Inquiry"
NDTV
"The result of the test conducted in the foreign country was positive. He sought treatment in Thrissur due to severe fatigue and encephalitis and Monkeypox is not a fatal disease," said Kerala State Health Minister.
State Health Minister Veena George initiated a high-level inquiry into the death of a youth, presenting with monkeypox-like symptoms. The youth hailed from Chavakkad Kuranjiyur in Thrissur district and tested positive in a foreign country.
"The result of the test conducted in the foreign country was positive. He sought treatment in Thrissur due to severe fatigue and encephalitis and Monkeypox is not a fatal disease," said Ms George.
She said that delay in seeking treatment will be investigated.
The health department also called a meeting in Punnayur regarding the death.
