The information was given by the provincial Centre for Disease Control.
The diease has affected more than 100 people in Ha Tinh
Seven of Dong Xuan Quyen’s family became affected by itching two weeks ago. They were itched so much that they had scratches all over their body.
They took medicines based on medical advice, but their situation has not yet improved.
To date, 46 households in the village, including 126 people have faced the same disease.
Local authorities have investigated Phuc Thanh, detecting insects that often fly into houses. The insects, which are small with six legs and wings, have not yet been identified.
The province’s health sector has supported the village with chemicals to kill the insects.
The affected people have been told to come to Thach Ha District’s medical centre for examinations and treatment.