Let’s not get overexcited


WE refer to the recent publicity on Carica papaya leaf juice (CPLJ) as supportive treatment to aid in the recovery from dengue infection.

Undoubtedly Malaysia has seen a huge surge in the number of dengue cases, including a rise in the number of deaths in the last several years. To date there has been no specific antiviral treatment but recent advances in dengue vaccine have been promising.

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