M'sia to seek WHO input on Japan 'flesh-eating' bacteria outbreak, says Dzulkefly


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will seek input from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the situation regarding the Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) or "flesh-eating bacterial infection" outbreak in Japan, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad

The Health Minister said this was so that the country can put in place appropriate preventive control measures.

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