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Dr. Afif Bahardin says the number of cases as of July 10 is 1,679 [19659002] Dr. Afif Bahardin, Chair of the Public Health Committee, with Dr. Wan Mansor Hamzah, Director of the Department of Health, Penang [19659003] During the first half of 2018, the number of cases of hand diseases, foot-and-mouth disease and oral fever reached 56.6%
. Dr. Afif Bahardin, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Agro-Industry and Rural Development
During the corresponding period in 2017, 1,073 cases were recorded
" For this year, a total of 63 clusters were reported, an increase of 472% over only 11 "The disease is caused by a specific viral infection of the Coxsackie A16 and Enterovirus 71 (EV71) types. The virus spreads by contact with the saliva, blisters and faeces of patients
Afif said that infections were usually mild with fever symptoms, followed by blisters on the hands, feet, mouth and mouth. language. He advised childcare operators to always ensure that their premises are always clean.
He also urged them to perform checks in nurseries and kindergartens to ensure that children do not have children. "Children with such symptoms are welcome to stay home to prevent the spread of infection," he said.
Penang records a 48% increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease
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