Virologist Zuev spoke about protection against chikungunya fever

Chikungunya fever is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, so the main protection in the areas of infection is measures against insects, virologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Viktor Zuev said on Sunday, August 31.

First of all, you can reduce the risk of infection by avoiding trips to regions where the virus is widespread. aif.ru . If this is not possible, you should use mosquito repellents — wear long-sleeved clothing and trousers, and wear hats with insect nets, RT notes.

Zuev also added that Russian specialists are closely monitoring those arriving in the country from the places where the virus is spreading.

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An increase in the number of cases is recorded in endemic areas.

On August 30, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor reported that a second case of chikungunya fever had been recorded in Russia. As reported by 360.ru The patients are members of the same family, they were vacationing together in Sri Lanka. The patients had an increased body temperature. The family was on vacation in Sri Lanka, NSN said.

Also on August 30, RIAMO reported that a Russian tourist who contracted chikungunya fever in Sri Lanka in May had been unable to get rid of the effects of the infection for three months. The woman notes joint pain and decreased immunity.

On August 29, Sergey Voznesensky, associate professor of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, said that chikungunya fever infection is not fatal, but patients will experience pain in their muscles and joints, which is the main sign of the disease. kp.ru .

Prior to this, Gennady Onishchenko, an epidemiologist and former chief sanitary officer of the Russian Federation, said that chikungunya fever can pose a deadly threat to the patient, but it is not transmitted to others.

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