IPOH: Residents in the state are advised to seek immediate treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital if they have monkeypox-like symptoms.
State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman, A. Sivanesan said the symptoms included fever, fatigue, headaches, and a maculopapular rash that starts on the face and spreads to the hands and feet before spreading to other areas of the body.
On Friday , the Health Ministry confirmed that there were two cases of monkeypox infection in the country. "We monitor everyone at risk, including travellers and tourists. Training is also given to all Health Department staff to ensure they can properly manage mpox cases," he said.
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