Mysterious Skin Disease Killing People in Vietnam

Constantine Phaulkon

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Like leprosy but kills you faster. Is it spread by contact?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17799053

Vietnam seeks foreign help to beat mystery skin disease

Vietnam says it will ask for international help to find out what is causing a skin infection that has already killed 19 people.

More than 170 people in the country's central province of Quang Ngai have reported symptoms.

The disease begins with a rash on the hands and feet: it can progress to liver problems and multiple organ failure.
 
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