Ronaldo Watson, the 25-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment on June 28, died as a result of hemorrhagic pneumonia, a post-mortem examination revealed on Wednesday.
The post-mortem was conducted by government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh.
Hemorrhagic pneumonia is a severe form of pneumonia characterised by bleeding into the lungs.
Symptoms include difficulty breathing and coughing, often coughing up blood, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Watson who was a procurement manager from First Street, Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara had complained about having the flu with headaches and vomiting a few days prior.
He was last seen alive on June 25, 2024. He was discovered dead when friends and relatives went to check on him.