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Published on November 27, 2007

The abbot of Wat Ban Rai in Dan Khun Thod district has been treated and diagnosed with mild sepsis. Visitors are barred from seeing the 84-year-old monk, at least for the next three days until doctors can reach a final diagnosis.

Doctors said the monk was pale and had became lethargic, and his lips were still dry as a result of a nervous malfunction, but his fever and vomiting had stopped after he received initial treatment, including intravenous antiseptic medication and a saline solution.

Close aides said the monk met with a large number of visitors during the Loy Krathong festival last Saturday and doctors said his illness could have stemmed from a lack of rest.

Luang Phor Khoon has had an immunity defection after he underwent a bypass operation seven years ago.

He still suffers from palsy stemming from a stroke three years ago, in addition to diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

The Nation