UTM's anti-dengue supplement also fights Zika virus


JOHOR BARU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has successfully formulated a plant-based supplement from papaya leaf extract and virgin coconut oil to treat dengue patients.

What's more is that the product also has the potential to treat patients suffering from Zika virus infection.

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