Saturday, August 16, 2014

PRO/MBDS> Japanese encephalitis - Malaysia: Penang, alert

Japanese Encephalitis -- Worldwide/Unknown

Penang state health executive councillor Dr Afif Bahardin says 3 cases of Japanese Encephalitis [JE] in Penang come from different areas in the state, suggesting that the infections did not come from a common source.

Two cases come from George Town and Bagan Jermal in north Seberang Perai. In the 3rd case infection is believed to have happened in Tasek Gelugor.

"There are no abattoirs or pig farms in George Town and Bagan Jermal," Dr Alif told a press conference today [4 Jul



Source: HealthMap Global Disease Alerts http://ift.tt/1p09SYj

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