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Dr. Afif Bahardin, a member of the State of Health, states that the number of cases as of July 4 was 1,555, as compared to 1,050 during the same period last year
Dr. Afif Bahardin. (Photo by Bernama)
GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded a 48% increase in the number of cases of hand diseases, foot-and-mouth disease and foot-and-mouth disease in the first half compared to the same period last year. last year
. The chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, Rural Development and Health, Afif Bahardin, said that the number of reported cases was 1,555 as of 4 July this year, against 1,050 during the same period last year. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 53 nurseries and kindergartens have reported HFMD clusters in their respective premises, an increase of 381%, compared with only 11 clusters reported at the same time. 39, last year. 19659004] HFMD is caused by a viral infection from the Coxsackie A16 and Enterovirus 71 virus types (EV71). The virus spreads by contact with saliva, ampoules and feces of patients.
Afif stated that infections were generally mild with fever symptoms, followed by blisters on the hands, feet, mouth and tongue. "However, he noted that EV71 infection puts patients at risk for serious complications such as encephalitis, pulmonary edema and myocarditis.
He advised operators and made them childcare to always ensure the cleanliness of their premises, especially their tools and utensils.
Afif also urged them to carry out checks in nurseries and kindergartens for children. ensure that children do not show symptoms It is advisable not to go to school to prevent the infection from spreading to other children, he said
Afif added that these nurseries and kindergartens should also report any case of district hospital bleeding fever for control and prevention purposes.
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