A case of infection with the monkeypox virus has been registered again in border Russia. SIA reports that there are two virus carriers in St. Petersburg. Both of them are men and Russian tourists returning from China
In the same city, the first case of monkeypox in Russia was recorded in 2022. 2 years ago, the infection was detected in a young man who returned from Portugal. The person had the redness and rash characteristic of this disease.
“Taking into account the tourist season, there are risks of importing monkeypox. All patients with clinical manifestations of monkeypox, especially those coming from unfavorable countries, are under the supervision of doctors and undergo appropriate examination and treatment,” said the health service of St. Petersburg. Russian epidemiologist Viktor The infection can be identified by the main symptoms – fever and rash, Larichev said, adding that the rash can appear anywhere on the body.
