Mysterious disease kills 7 persons in central Afghanistan

Kabul, Jan 27 : A mysterious disease has claimed the lives of seven persons in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province, a local newspaper said.

Seven persons lost their lives due to out break of a mysterious disease in Panjab district last week and local health officials are yet to ascertain the disease, Daily Outlook reported.

The victims include two women and five men, the newspaper said.

Disease, according to locals, first attacked the feet of the victim, following which the color of the body become yellowish.

In addition to the seven dead, some 60 others have been affected so far, the daily added.

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