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Child, 2 years old, dies by hand, foot-and-mouth disease in Mukah, Sarawak.
PETALING JAYA: Today, a two-year-old child died of an alleged disease of the hand, foot and mouth in Sarawak.
This is the first death of this type reported this year. A total of 37,986 cases have been reported since January 1st.
The toddler was from Kampung Pangtray, Daro, in Mukah, Sarawak.
Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, general manager of health, said that showed signs of rash on the palms and feet, as well as oral ulcers the next day
"L". The child was taken to the Daro Health Clinic on July 25 and diagnosed with a suspected and treated HFMD
The mother was advised to seek immediate treatment if her child did not recover. "
Yesterday, the child was transported to the emergency and trauma department of Daro Hospital in an unstable state and sent back to Sibu hospital for treatment but died at the hospital. Sibu hospital today at 2.08am
The cause of death was declared as severe pneumonia with HFMD infection.
"Clinical samples were taken to verify the cause of the "
the public, especially those with young children, to take These are precautions to reduce their risk of getting infected. This includes personal hygiene and avoiding public places.
HFMD, caused by infection of Coxsackie virus A16 and EV71, can spread through contact with saliva, blisters and feces.
Since 1 January, 539 Closed after epidemics, 241 nurseries, 259 kindergartens and 39 schools.
Yesterday, a doctor warned that chronic complications from HFMD disease could lead to death.
Public Health Specialist Norita Shamsudin stated that although HFMD is a slightly infectious infectious disease, the risks were high if it was not treated early. Viral infections, especially Enterovirus 71 (EV71), can cause complications such as dehydration, brain inflammation, heart failure and pulmonary failure. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan's health authorities said the state had registered 1,506 cases of MMPB since January 1 of this year.
Health, Environment, Coopera The Chair of the Consumers and Consumers Committee, S. Veerapan, reported that the number of cases had increased by 935 compared to the 571 cases recorded last year.
Seremban recorded the highest number of cases with 1,051 followed by Jempol (121); Port Dickson (84); Rembau (82); Kuala Pilah (77); Jelebu (48) and Tampin (43), he said
Up to now, five locals in Seremban and Port Dickson had been ordered to close because of HFMD
38,000 cases HFMD recorded since January 1
HFMD causes death – if not treated promptly
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