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Outbreak of 'mysterious disease' in Darfur's East Jebel Marra
EAST JEBEL MARRA
(11 Oct.) -
Several areas in Darfur's East Jebel Marra are reporting an outbreak of a ?mysterious disease? that is especially affecting young children.
Symptoms of the disease include face and leg swelling, and small rashes ?that quickly turn into bruises?. A source explained that three adults were also infected, but they recovered after being treated at the El Fasher Hospital.
?Four children, however, who were also transferred to El Fasher four days ago were not cured and their health continues to deteriorate,? the source continued.
He stressed that dozens other children are suffering from the same symptoms, and the number of cases continues rising,
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EAST JEBEL MARRA
(11 Oct.) -
Several areas in Darfur's East Jebel Marra are reporting an outbreak of a ?mysterious disease? that is especially affecting young children.
Symptoms of the disease include face and leg swelling, and small rashes ?that quickly turn into bruises?. A source explained that three adults were also infected, but they recovered after being treated at the El Fasher Hospital.
?Four children, however, who were also transferred to El Fasher four days ago were not cured and their health continues to deteriorate,? the source continued.
He stressed that dozens other children are suffering from the same symptoms, and the number of cases continues rising,
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