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• Je Cases In Penang

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews

Health officials in Penang, Malaysia are reporting two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the locality of Sungai Bakap, Seberang Prai Selatan.

According to officials, this is the first cases reported in the state since 2018.

The Penang state Health Department said that all health facilities in the state have been put on alert to track down new JE cases and put a halt to the outbreak.

Je Cases In Penang 2019

GEORGE TOWN – Two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) infection were reported in Penang, namely in Sungai Bakap locality within the Seberang Perai Selatan district (SPS), according to the statement issued by the State Health Department (JKNPP). The statement, however, did not provide details on the cases. GEORGE TOWN, July 4 ― The three cases of Japanese Encephalitis in Penang come from different areas in the state, Penang state executive councillor for health Dr Afif Bahardin said today, suggesting that the infections did not come from a common source.

Je Cases In Penang Ny

Penang has reported two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the locality of Sungai Bakap, Seberang Prai Selatan. The last time authorities detected JE in Penang was in 2018. Health facilities. JE is an epidemic in Malaysia except Sarawak. There are four major outbreaks reported in Pulau Langkawi (1974), Penang (1988), Perak and Negeri Sembilan (1998-1999), and Sarawak (1992). Another JE case detected in Penang GEORGE TOWN: A new case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has been reported in the south-west district of Penang, says the state Health Department. In a statement, besides the new case, it said there were two other previous cases in Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) involving two children which were confirmed.

Je Cases In Penang 2017

JE virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Culex species mosquitoes, particularly Culex tritaeniorhynchus.

Je Cases In Penang

Most JE virus infections are mild (fever and headache) or without apparent symptoms, but approximately 1 in 250 infections results in severe disease characterized by rapid onset of high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, seizures, spastic paralysis and death. The case-fatality rate can be as high as 30% among those with disease symptoms.