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Rumour or Fact? Facebook post links 1Borneo Hypermall (KK) with TB outbreak

_____________________________________________________________ WHAT IS TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect organs in the central nervous system, lymphatic system, and circulatory system … Continue reading

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The H7N9 Flu Virus: A Most Deadly Strain

________________________________________________ H7N9 is a serotype of the species Influenzavirus A (avian influenza virus or bird flu virus). H7 normally circulates amongst avian populations with some variants known to occasionally infect humans. An H7N9 virus was first reported to have infected … Continue reading

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