Baby dies of measles in Mumbai; second confirmed death so far

According to the officials from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the toddler was from Null Bazar, Pydhonie

In a tragic incident, a one-year-old baby boy suffering from measles died on Monday while undergoing treatment at Kasturba Hospital. This was the city’s second confirmed measles death.

124 measles patients have been registered since January. (Image for representative purpose)

According to the officials from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the toddler was from Null Bazar, Pydhonie.

He died due to acute renal failure and septicemia with measles bronchopneumonia, the officials added.

He was on ventilator since Saturday as he had respiratory problems.

Meanwhile, 124 measles patients have been registered since January.

At present, fever and rash patients are being treated in the wards and ICU of the civic body’s Kasturba Hospital.

61 patients were admitted from November 4 to November 14.

Out of these 61 patients, eight children are in the age group of 0 to 8 years.

A total of five patients aged 9 to 11 months, 31 aged 1 to 4, 14 aged 5 to 9 and three above 15 years have been admitted.

Out of them, six children are on oxygen.