In Malaysia, between 9 and 91 cases of JE are reported each year. Major outbreaks occurred in Langkawi in 1974, Penang in 1988 and in the Serian district of Sarawak in 1992. Japanese encephalitis virus usually affects pigs and is transmitted by the bite of culex mosquitos.
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GEORGE TOWN, July 8 — Three more cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) were detected today in Penang, bringing to six the total number of cases so far.
State Agriculture, Agro-based, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman Dr Norlela Ariffin said two new cases were detected in Sungai Bakap, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) and one case in Balik Pulau, Barat Daya district.
“I was informed by the Penang Health Department that the three cases have been confirmed positive and the victims are children but all of them are reported to be in stable condition,” she told Bernama when contacted.
Dr Norlela, however, declined to reveal the age and sex of the victims but said they did not show any serious symptoms.
As of yesterday, the Penang Veterinary Service had taken blood samples from 90 pigs at farms in SPS and Barat Daya as well as five wild boars in SPS, Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Tengah but all were tested negative for JE.
“Tests on pigs are generally negative for JE because the window for JE to emerge is quite short. So it could still come from the pigs in the farms, furthermore, most cases of JE show no symptoms,” Dr Norlela said.
She said that since the disease was spread through bites from the Culex mosquito, the breeding sites of the mosquito, larvaciding fumigation, and fogging will be carried out at the affected locations to break the chain of infection by destroying the larvae and adult mosquitoes.
Pig farmers and owners are advised to maintain cleanliness in their areas and destroy mosquito breeding grounds.
“The public are advised to get immediate treatment at the health clinics or hospital if they have fever and symptoms of JE infection such as headaches, fits or neurological changes,” she said. — Bernama
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Currently, there is an upsurge of mosquito-borne diseases in different states in Malaysia, specifically dengue, chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis (JE).
Until end of June, more than 54,000 dengue cases and 92 deaths had been reported this year. Weekly dengue cases have been showing an increasing trend for 11 continuous weeks since mid-April, according to the Ministry of Health.
Chikungunya is also showing a high number of cases this year. A total of 1,172 cases have been reported up to June in several states in Malaysia, with Perak and Penang recording the highest numbers at 710 and 404 cases respectively.
Apart from that, three new cases of JE were reported in the first week of July in Penang after an initial two cases last month involving children aged two and eight. There was also one case reported in Johor in June involving a foreigner. These cases are still considered sporadic for now.
All health facilities have been put on alert to track new cases. House-to-house visits, fogging and larvicide spraying are among other measures taken by the state health department. The public is advised to cooperate with the authorities and to take precautionary measures to stop the spread of these diseases.
What you can do?
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These diseases spread through mosquito bites. The following steps can be taken to stop mosquito breeding and to minimise the risk of being bitten:
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A. Removal of mosquito breeding areas
- Cover or turn over water containers, throw away unused containers
- Use larvicides for standing water or breed small fishes in your decorative water features
- Clear clogged drain and clean your house compound regularly
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B. Personal prevention from mosquito bites
- Use mosquito traps, coils, repellent or spray, especially at night
- Wear long bright clothing and apply mosquito repellent for outdoor activities
- Keep windows closed or install window meshes/nettings
- Use mosquito nets for your bed or your baby’s cot
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