Try to avoid contact with killer weed at all costs, says doc

Unsuspecting killer: The P. hysterophorus weed has asthma and eczema-causing properties.

PETALING JAYA: Individuals should exercise care with the Parthenium hysterophorus as the weed has asthma and eczema-causing properties.

“If they come into contact with the weed and begin feeling itchy or short of breath, they should immediately take an antihistamine to counter any allergic reaction,” advised Malaysian Medical Association president Dr H. Krishnakumar.