Rospotrebnadzor took control of the case of a monkey pox case in St. Petersburg

The situation of a monkey pox patient in St. Petersburg is under strict control of Rospotrebnadzor. This was reported in the department on Tuesday, March 24.

"The circle of contact persons is being determined, medical supervision is being organized and disinfection measures are being carried out," RT quotes the message.

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Earlier that day, a laboratory-confirmed case of smallpox infection in monkeys was recorded in St. Petersburg, IA Regnum reports. The patient was hospitalized in a medical facility in a moderate condition.

The head of Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova, said on March 20 that Russia should be prepared for a sharp increase in epidemiological risks against the background of the global situation. It was clarified that the situation with smallpox in monkeys is of concern.

Olga Rubleva, a doctor and expert at the analytical center of the Synergy University, said on March 2 that the risk of mass infection with smallpox in monkeys in Russia remains low.

Monkey pox is a rare disease. In case of infection, there are vivid symptoms — fever, intoxication, enlarged lymph nodes, rash turning into ulcers. It is transmitted from animals and between people, it is specified on the website. kp.ru .

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