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HFMD cases up, but only five hospitalised
By Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 April 2008 0014 hrs

  Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
 
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) says the number of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases has gone up.

The number of cases in the week ending 5 April rose by 27 per cent, from 702 cases the previous week to 892.

But out of this, only five needed to be hospitalised. None was warded for serious complications.

The MOH said the rise is part of the normal epidemic trend and is expected to continue in the next few weeks.

The total number of notified HFMD cases since January this year stands at 5,315. - CNA/ir

 


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