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He said that all international travelers from affected countries are being screened upon arrival in the state. (Representative photo: Shutterstock)
He is said to be a chronic kidney disease patient who came to Bengaluru from Addis Ababa on July 4 for a kidney transplant.
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Sunday that an Ethiopian national, who was suspected to be a case of monkey pox in Bengaluru, has turned out to be a case of chicken pox. He said that all international travelers from affected countries are being screened on arrival in the state.
“A middle-aged Ethiopian who had come to Bengaluru earlier this month was tested for monkey pox after he was suspected of showing symptoms. His report has now confirmed that it is a case of chicken pox,” Sudhakar tweeted. “Screening of all symptomatic passengers arriving at Bengaluru/Mangaluru International Airports from affected countries, isolation and fever, chills and sweats, lymph node swelling, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, sore throat and cough, A skin rash is being tested.” said.
He is said to be a chronic kidney disease patient who came to Bengaluru from Addis Ababa on July 4 for a kidney transplant. He was quarantined at a private hospital after showing monkey pox-like symptoms.
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