191 cases of Acute Gastroenteritis reported in Tenom

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Nineteen clinical samples were taken from hospitalised patients, with 16 samples testing positive for Rotavirus

A total of 191 cases of Acute Gastroenteritis has been reported in Tenom, Sabah between June 2 and June 13.

Out of the 191 AGE cases, 154 cases received outpatient treatment, while 37 others were hospitalised. According to him, following the outbreak, JKNS activated control activities, including epidemiological investigations, laboratory work, environmental assessments, and health education for the cases and the public.

He added that the suspected source of the infection is likely contaminated water, and environmental samples are being analysed to determine the exact cause.

 

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