M'sia PM down with E.coli infection after visiting flood-affected areas

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Jan 05, 2015 04:45 pm

Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has come down with an E.coli infection after visiting flood-affected areas in the country.

He is being treated and will return to his duties after a short break.

PM @NajibRazak terkena jangkitan E.Coli semasa lawat kwsn banjir. Doktor nasihat supaya berehat.Beliau akn kembali bertugas secepat mungkin.

— Msia PM Press Office (@PMOMalaysia) January 5, 2015

Mr Najib tweeted that he will continue to oversee the flood relief efforts.

Saya akan terus memantau operasi bantuan banjir dari rumah. "PMOMalaysia: PM @NajibRazak terkena jangkitan E.Coli semasa lawat kwsn banji...

— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 5, 2015

E.coli or the Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a bacteria widely found in the human intestine. It is usually transmitted through exposure with contaminated water or food.

Although most strains are harmless, certain strains can cause mild to severe food poisoning symptoms.

Source: The Star Online