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Kelantan Health Department monitors infant positive for drugs
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Kelantan Health Department monitors infant positive for drugs

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A newborn baby in Kelantan, Malaysia, has tested positive for drugs, prompting health authorities to monitor its condition.
  • The baby is believed to have been exposed to the substances in the womb through the umbilical cord.
  • Health officials are monitoring for withdrawal symptoms but expect the baby to recover fully without long-term developmental effects.

Kelantan's Health Department is closely monitoring a newborn baby who tested positive for drugs shortly after birth. The infant is receiving medical care, and health officials are tracking its condition and development.

Authorities suspect the baby was exposed to amphetamine and benzodiazepines while in the womb, with the substances transferred from the mother via the umbilical cord. This discovery has raised concerns within the medical community.

It (drugs) does not remain, and we will monitor if there are withdrawal symptoms. Usually, the symptoms are not prolonged, and the baby can recover as before.

— Dr. Rohana DaudThe Deputy State Health Director (Medical) explained the expected recovery process for the infant.

Dr. Rohana Daud, Deputy State Health Director (Medical), stated that babies exposed to drugs can experience withdrawal symptoms. However, she assured that these symptoms are usually temporary and the baby is expected to recover completely. The department will continue to conduct examinations to ensure the baby's development is not affected, particularly concerning brain function and internal organs.

It will not affect brain development or internal organs; however, we will continue to conduct examinations and follow-ups on the baby's development.

— Dr. Rohana DaudThe Deputy State Health Director (Medical) reassured the public about the baby's long-term health prospects.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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