There he underwent treatment as an inpatient. However, the fever did not subsidise and the parents took him to a private hospital in Thittakudi in Cuddalore district. 

It is said, Nithish reportedly tested positive for dengue and died on Thursday morning, despite treatment. The body was cremated in his native place.

Meanwhile, the health department officials in the district denied the fact that the boy was affected with dengue. They said he had severe jaundice.

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