Toddler died of an alleged infection by HFMD in Mukah, Sarawak – Nation

PETALING JAYA: A child died of an alleged disease of the hand, foot and mouth (HFMD) in Sarawak on Saturday, July 28.

The toddler, two years and five months old, was from Kampung Pangtray, Daro. Mukah, Sarawak

In a statement released on Saturday, Datuk Chief Medical Officer Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the child began to have a fever on July 24 and had rashes on the skin. palms and feet. "The child was taken to the Daro Health Clinic on July 25, 2018, diagnosed with HFMD and received treatment. The mother was advised to seek immediate treatment if her child did not heal." , he said. 19659002] On Friday, July 27, the child was transported to the emergency and trauma department of Daro Hospital in an unstable state and referred to Sibu Hospital for treatment. ulterior.

However, the child died at Sibu hospital on July 28, the cause of death being severe pneumonia with HFMD infection. [19659002] "Clinical samples were taken to verify the cause of death," he added

The Ministry of Health advised the public, especially young children, to take precautions to reduce their risk d & # 39; infection. The list is to wash hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet, before preparing food, after changing diapers and after cleaning the feces of children.

HFMD, caused by infection of Coxsackie viruses A16 and EV71 spread by contact with saliva, blisters and feces.