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JKNS: Lab tests confirm no leptospirosis in viral Selangor case
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The department said 127 laboratory-confirmed leptospirosis cases were reported across several districts in Selangor between 2024 and this year, with no specific distribution pattern identified and no deaths recorded.
It said three recreational water sites in Selangor frequently associated with leptospirosis cases are Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Kanching in Gombak, Sungai Congkak Waterfall in Hulu Langat and Sungai Ulu Yam in Hulu Selangor.
The PKD also carries out regular environmental cleaning to reduce the risk of leptospirosis transmission at recreational sites.
“They should seek immediate medical examination and treatment at the nearest healthcare facility if they develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea after visiting recreational water sites,” it said.
JKNS added that it would continue closely monitoring the leptospirosis situation in Selangor and implement control and preventive measures with relevant agencies to minimise the risk of disease transmission.