Russia has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in a young man who recently returned from Europe, consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor announced on Tuesday.
“The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Russia. The disease was detected in a young man who returned from a trip to Europe and came to a medical facility with a rash that is common [for this disease],” Rospotrebnazor told reporters, adding that the patient has mild symptoms and is isolated.
“Thanks to a timely start of the epidemiological survey, the possibility of further spread of the infection has been stopped,” the watchdog said, adding that it is closely monitoring the situation and has enough test kits.
Risks of a serious disease from monkeypox are reduced for those vaccinated against smallpox, Rospotrebnadzor said.
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is usually transmitted to people from wild animals and is endemic in some African countries. Monkeypox can be transmitted through body fluids, respiratory droplets, and other contaminated materials. The disease usually results in fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes.
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