Andhra man dies of Covid after four days of failed antibiotic treatment
A 46-year-old man died of Covid-19 here four days after treatment with antibiotics failed to control his symptoms, an official said on Thursday. Kadapa District
A 46-year-old man died of Covid-19 here four days after treatment with antibiotics failed to control his symptoms, an official said on Thursday. Kadapa District Medical & Health Officer Ravi Babu said the deceased was addicted to alcohol and had been admitted to a local hospital for severe breathlessness and cough.
"A 46-year-old man from Masapeta area in Kadapa succumbed to Covid-19. He was an alcoholic. He was suffering from severe breathlessness and cough," Babu told PTI. An ray examination showed that both lungs of the deceased were completely damaged, resulting in pneumonia, the DM&HO said.
The disease did not subside even after four days of high-dose antibiotic treatment, prompting doctors to suspect a coronavirus infection, he said. A subsequent CT scan of the chest confirmed the Covid-19 infection, Babu said, adding that containment measures - including sanitisation and the tracing of primary and secondary contacts of the deceased - had been undertaken.
Ends Published By: Ajmal Published On: Jul 9, 2026 23:46 IST
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