Student died of leptospirosis, says Health Dept

New Straits Times Friday, 21/06/2013 Student died of leptospirosis, says Health Dept Kota Bharu : The Kelantan Health Department yesterday confirmed that the death of the 17-year-old-student from Maahad Tahfiz Darul Anuar was because leptospirosis. Its director, Datuk Dr Ahmad Razin Ahmad Maher, said Sheikh Mohd Alif Sheikh Mohd Fauzi who died on Tuesday, was the eighth fatal case recorded so far this year.

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KL Aedes breeding places

KL Aedes breeding places

Kuala Lumpur: Plenty of areas around the capital is feared to be a breeding ground for Aedes, including workshop, drains and footpaths.

It is based on a review BH around Petaling Jaya, Serdang and Kuala Lumpur yesterday and the appropriate findings seriously local communities and local authorities.
In motor vehicle repairs, parts and car parts are placed in areas not covered, thereby providing water reservoirs and potential place for Aedes breeding.

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Total respiratory tract of patients increased 21%

Total respiratory tract of patients increased 21%

JOHOR BARU: June 20 - The number of outpatients who suffered from 'Upper Respiratory Tract' (URTI) or irritation of the respiratory tract in the state increased by 21 percent over the past week.

State Health Director, Dr. Mohd Khairi Yakub said the situation was due to a number of areas in Johor, which recorded the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

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