Severe Infection Detected In Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Hospitalised Since 2022: Palace
BANGKOK, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who was hospitalised in December 2022 after losing consciousness due to a heart condition, has developed a severe bloodstream infection and remains under close medical care, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday.
In a statement, the Royal Household said the medical team of 46-year-old Princess Bajrakitiyabha had detected a serious bloodstream infection on August 9.
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'The medical team continues to provide the utmost care and is closely monitoring Her Royal Highness's condition,' the statement said on Friday.
The palace added that medication and medical equipment were being used to support her lung and kidney functions.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, collapsed in December 2022 while training her dogs for the Thailand Working Dog Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
She initially received treatment at Pak Chong Nana Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima before being airlifted to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok for further treatment.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha is the only daughter of King Vajiralongkorn and his first wife, Princess Soamsawali.
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