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Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/21/nation/21012965&sec=nation
Monday April 21, 2008
Villagers in Johor hit by mystery disease
MORE than 70 villagers in Kampung Ulu Choh near Johor Baru are down with an unknown ailment, reports Nanyang Siang Pau.
The newspaper said the villagers had been suffering from fatigue and drowsiness for more than a month.
Some patients, it said, had symptoms similar to dengue fever and a minor stroke such as stiffness on the hands and legs.
The patients are now recuperating after seeking treatment from clinics and hospitals. The ailment, however, has yet to be identified.
The daily said the disease spread rapidly in the village and was brought to the attention of the school authorities after more than 20 pupils fell ill last week.
The Johor Health Department carried out fogging at the village and its surrounding areas on Friday. It had also despatched a 17-man team to check on some 50 patients at the Ulu Choh MCA headquarters.
An officer from the department, who declined to be named, said he could not confirm if the disease was contagious.
He urged the villagers to maintain proper hygiene.
Monday April 21, 2008
Villagers in Johor hit by mystery disease
MORE than 70 villagers in Kampung Ulu Choh near Johor Baru are down with an unknown ailment, reports Nanyang Siang Pau.
The newspaper said the villagers had been suffering from fatigue and drowsiness for more than a month.
Some patients, it said, had symptoms similar to dengue fever and a minor stroke such as stiffness on the hands and legs.
The patients are now recuperating after seeking treatment from clinics and hospitals. The ailment, however, has yet to be identified.
The daily said the disease spread rapidly in the village and was brought to the attention of the school authorities after more than 20 pupils fell ill last week.
The Johor Health Department carried out fogging at the village and its surrounding areas on Friday. It had also despatched a 17-man team to check on some 50 patients at the Ulu Choh MCA headquarters.
An officer from the department, who declined to be named, said he could not confirm if the disease was contagious.
He urged the villagers to maintain proper hygiene.