Trio have leptospirosis and not 'mystery virus'
Published on: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Johor: Three individuals in Kelantan were confirmed to have contracted leptospirosis as of Friday, and it was believed to be linked to the recent floods in Tanah Merah, Kelantan.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the three of them, along with three others had previously been admitted to Tanah Merah Hospital (HTM) due to allegedly suffering a 'mystery virus' after attending a family gathering in Kajang, Selangor.He said the three other individuals, however, were still being treated at HTM, pending tests.
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"We're still not sure where they contracted leptospirosis. However, if we look at the time of the early symptoms, there is a possibility it had begun in their hometown in Tanah Merah, before they headed to Kajang."Nevertheless, as mentioned earlier, the Department of Health is investigating the matter to determine the exact cause. At the same time, we are also checking the other individuals with similar symptoms to find if they have indeed been infected with the same virus," he said.Dr Subramaniam was speaking to reporters after attending the Johor Unity Pongal Festival 2017 at the Mutiara Rini Urban Forest, here, Saturday.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The disease also left one of them aged 59, dead but so far the cause of death was still being investigated as he also had a history of other illnesses.
