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This picture of one of the bears is from a zoo in central Germany where the bears are afflicted with the disease.
They are being treated with ointment to relieve the itchiness that comes with the condition.
A genetic defect may be to blame.
Experts working to understand the problem are up against the clock.
The onset of winter means the bears are likely to get very cold.
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