The first case of monkeypox infection has been discovered in Russia, Rospotrebnadzor reports. A young man who returned from Europe fell ill. Now he is under medical supervision, there is no threat to life
First case of monkeypox infection detected in Russia
The first case of monkeypox infection has been discovered in Russia, Rospotrebnadzor reports. A young man who returned from Europe fell ill. Now he is under the supervision of doctors, there is no threat to life. It is also reported that the sick person lives alone and could not infect household members. All contact persons are also under supervision. Now cases of monkeypox are recorded in almost all European countries. The first case was discovered on May 7 in Britain. Also, the disease was found in Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia. Monkeypox is spread through the air, as well as through direct physical contact. The disease is widespread mainly in Central and West Africa. Monkeypox outbreak declared a pandemic.