HANOI, Vietnam - The World Health Organisation said Monday it was "concerned" about an outbreak of a mysterious skin disease in central Vietnam which has killed 19 people, mostly children.
More than 170 people have fallen ill with the unidentified illness, which causes stiffness in the limbs and ulcers on victims' hands and feet that look like severe burns.
While the disease typically begins as a rash on the hands and feet, it can progress to liver problems and multiple organ failures......
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This was dated 24 April and so not sure if any of you are aware.
yourhealth.com.sg/content/mystery-skin-disease-kills-19-vietnam
Mystery skin disease kills 19 in Vietnam
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Woow! suprizing!I havent heard anything about it.
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It's been reported on international news (bbc) and local news TuiTreNews plus a few other places.
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