PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies – Malaysia (05): (KH) canine, human exposure

Rabies — Malaysia
The [Kedah] state Health Department has received a total of 70 reports on dog bites as of Wednesday [7 Oct 2015], an increase of 22 cases from the week before. According to state health director Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail, Kuala Muda recorded the highest number of dog bite cases with 21. This was followed by Kulim with 18, Kubang Pasu at 10, Kota Star with 7, Bandar Baharu and Langkawi with 4 each, 3 in Baling, and 1 each in Yan and Padang Terap.
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