The virologist listed the ways of infection with chikungunya

Virologist, MD, Professor Viktor Zuev told how Russian tourists are at risk of contracting chikungunya fever.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, May 28, a specialist noted that it is possible to get sick with chikungunya due to the bites of infected mosquitoes. For prevention, Zuev called for protection from blood-sucking insects, using special drugs that are sprayed to repel or destroy insects.

He also advised wearing clothes that protect you from insect bites as much as possible. Special screens should be installed on the windows, and you should also try to avoid possible contact with virus carriers and sick people.

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Also on May 28, doctor Olga Ulankina, in an interview with RT, spoke about the consequences of chikungunya fever. According to her, fever usually passes quickly, but in the elderly, as well as in patients with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases, symptoms may persist for several weeks or even months. 360.ru .

On the same day, Honored Doctor of Russia, epidemiologist, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Onishchenko, in an interview with the National Research Council, said that "feverish" mosquitoes had already appeared in the south of Russia. He called for careful monitoring of health on vacation.

At the same time, Artur Muradian, ATOR's Vice President for International Tourism, told Moscow 24 that the disease was not considered lethal and was not transmitted by airborne droplets. He also noted that there is no risk of a threat to tourist flows in connection with this disease, writes Life.ru .

On May 27, BFMTV reported that the French authorities are afraid of possible epidemics of dengue and chikungunya fevers in the European part of the country due to an increase in the number of cases, Regnum news agency notes.

On the same day, Viktor Zuev listed the symptoms of chikungunya fever. According to him, the acute form is characterized by a sudden rise in temperature, joint inflammation, skin rash, fever for several days. Other symptoms of chikungunya fever include muscle aches, back pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting.

Earlier, Sri Lanka recorded the strongest surge in this disease in the last 20 years. According to their information, the morbidity situation is under the control of local authorities and does not pose a serious danger.