Monday, October 13, 2014

PRO/MBDS> Leptospirosis - Malaysia: Negeri Sembilan, alert

Leptospirosis -- Worldwide/Unknown

A cluster of the bacterial disease, leptospirosis, has prompted Malaysian health authorities to temporarily close a popular national park, according to a Star Online report.

The 2 week closure of the Jeram Toi waterfall and recreational park, located about halfway between Seremban and Kuala Kelawang [in Negeri Sembilan state], occurred after 4 children, aged 15 to 18, contracted the disease after swimming there. The conditions of all 4 kids are stable and being treated at a local



Source: HealthMap Global Disease Alerts http://ift.tt/1sBy5qA

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