TB and leptospirosis ruled out in orang asli deaths, says Health Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: The Batek orang asli in Kuala Koh, Kelantan could be infected with bacteria with a secondary viral infection possible, but tuberculosis (TB) and leptospirosis have been ruled out, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The Health Minister said the ministry hoped to be able to nail the offending pathogen soon.

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