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Home  /  Leptospirosis • Malaysia  /  Popular Waterfall Closed Down Due to Leptospirosis
18 November 2014

Popular Waterfall Closed Down Due to Leptospirosis

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Malaysian health authorities have temporarily closed down the popular Jeram Toi waterfall and recreational park in Seremban after four teenagers contracted leptospirosis after swimming in the waterfall.

The four victims, aged between 15 and 18 years were down with high fever several days after they visited the recreational park. However, their conditions have been reported to be stable after receiving treatment from Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital. According to The Star, Leptospirosis had claimed 28 lives nationwide as of 24th of August 2014.

Leptospira, the bacteria that causes leptospirosis are usually spread through urine or other bodily fluids from infected animals such as rats. The Leptospira bacteria can survive in water or soil for weeks to months.

As the monsoon season is here, homeowners are advised to take proactive measures against rats because they are known to infiltrate into houses as rain washes away their natural habitat. Besides spreading diseases, rats are also a potential source of allergens. Their droppings, saliva and urine have been found to trigger allergic reactions.

To learn more about rat infestation and what you can do to protect your home and family from possible invasion, speak to our pest experts now for further understanding of rat control.

#Rentokil #pestcontrol #leptospirosis #rat

Source: The Star

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Loke joined Rentokil Initial Malaysia since 2006 with a BSc degree in Biology. He continues to learn and hone his technical knowledge on pest biology as he rises through the ranks from Field Biologist to Technical Manager, where he leads a team of pest experts under his wing. On top of that, his other responsibilities include carrying out in-depth inspections at our customer’s premises, identify the root of any pest problem and make highly practical recommendations to deal with the situation.

Loke is also the pioneer in helping through the digital transformation journey at Rentokil Initial Malaysia innovates our way of working, including myRentokil Online Reporting.

When Loke is not dabbling with pesky bugs, he can be found sharing his wealth of pest knowledge at conferences such as Food Safety Inspection Training, Global Food Safety Conference, etc. If you have any pest concerns fret not, just #AskLoke

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