Telegraph.co.uk | Doctor mistook kidney failure for Indian illness Telegraph.co.uk The parasitic infection of the intestines is prevalent in underdeveloped parts of the world such as southern India, but is rare in Britain. In fact Mrs Hudson, 77, was suffering from kidney disease which Dr Tekkar did not spot. She died four days later. Grandmother dies from kidney failure after Indian doctor misdiagnoses her ... Woman died after doctor misdiagnosed kidney failure as hookworm infection Other UK News In Brief |