PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue fever cases rose to 1,583 early this month compared to 1,346 cases the previous week.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said two deaths due to complications from dengue fever were also recorded during the period, an increase from one case the prior week.
“Cumulatively, the number of dengue fever cases stands at 112,833 with 104 deaths, compared to 103,371 cases and 80 deaths during the same period in 2023,” he said in a statement.
The figures were for the 45th Epidemiological Week (ME45) from Nov 3 to 9.
Dr Muhammad Radzi urged the public to seek early treatment if they experienced symptoms of dengue fever, Bernama reported.
The symptoms are sudden fever, muscle or joint pain, headache and pain behind the eyes.
Warning signs of complications include persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme fatigue, bleeding nose, blood in one’s vomit and breathing difficulties.
