Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 15 in Kerala
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A 28-year-old native of Kerala's Karassery, Akhil, became the latest victim of the Nipah virus, taking the total death toll to 15 in the state.
He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (KMCH) since May 29.
A Senior Superintendent in Kozhikode District Court, Madhusudhanan (55) of Nellikode, who was undergoing treatment in a private hospital, also breathed his last yesterday.
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Brain damaging virus
Two more persons have contracted the deadly virus
Meanwhile, two more persons were confirmed of having contracted the virus; they are being treated at KMCH.
Besides, 1,353 people who had been in contact with the affected persons before the confirmation of the disease are under observation, an official said.
The outbreak of the Nipah virus infection is suspected to be from an unused well in Kerala's Perambra which was infested with bats.