HFMD can cause death if not treated early, says Health Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): ? Chronic complications arising from the hand, foot and mouth (HFMD) disease can lead to death, said the Health Ministry.  

Its Disease Control Division public health specialist Dr Norita Shamsudin said although HFMD was a mild contagious disease, the risks were high if cases were not treated early.  

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