Mystery after 500 fishermen hit by unknown skin disease after returning from sea
dailystar.co.ukThe Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxMore than 500 fishermen have been hit by a mysterious skin disease after returning from sea.The workers contracted the strange infectious condition in the west African country of Senegal once they were back on dry land.They were left with lesions on their face and, in some cases, on their genitals.The fishermen, who come from several fishing towns around the capital Dakar, have been placed in quarantine for treatment.A first case was reported a week ago.Images shared on social media showed men with swollen and blistered lips and large pimples on their hands.Officials have been left scratching their heads over what has caused it.A senior.
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