Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, in hospital since 2022, treated for blood infection, palace says
The 46-year-old princess, the oldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, was hospitalised in December 2022 after losing consciousness as a result of a heart condition, the palace said in a statement.
The palace said medication and equipment were being used to support her lung and kidney function.
Last week, a medical team administered antibiotics after detecting a severe infection in her bloodstream. Blood pressure medication was also administered, the palace said.
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