Dzulkefly: MoH yet to receive information on streptococcal toxic shock cases in Japan , says not a health hazard for now
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the World Health Organisation has yet to provide updates on the infection. “Hence, I am of the view that it is not a challenge or a public health hazard in the current context,” Dzulkefly told reporters after officiating the Selangor-level Kita Madani Carnival, at Dewan Dato’ Penggawa Matang, today.Previously, Dzulkefly reportedly said that Malaysia would obtain information and input related to the STSS cases in Japan, from the WHO.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, citing the National Institute of Infectious Diseases , Japan has recorded over 1,000 cases of STSS in 2024. STSS, also known as severe invasive streptococcal infection, is a sudden-onset disease, caused by Group A Streptococcus.Early symptoms typically include sore throat, fever, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal issues, as well as septic symptoms like low blood pressure.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Dzulkefly Ahmad Japan Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
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