AAP Legislator in Delhi Admitted to Hospital for Suspected Dengue

Khan had high fever and his platelet count was low when he was admitted to the hospital. Now, his platelet count has recovered to 1,20,000.

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) legislator Amanatullah Khan has been admitted to Saket City Hospital on Monday night with fever and low platelet count. The Okhla legislator was admitted for suspected dengue, revealed his family members.

Amanatullah Khan's bother Tallah said, "His health condition was bad for the past three days. He had high fever and his platelet count was low when he was admitted to the hospital last night (Monday). Now, his platelet count has recovered to 1,20,000. Tests are going on. They have not confirmed of dengue yet."

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