Rospotrebnadzor spoke about the risks of the spread of the Chandipur virus in Russia

22.07.2024 13:44

Not long ago, information appeared in the media about the death of some people from the Chandipur virus in India.

In this case, we will talk about the risks of the spread of the Chandipur virus in the country.

There are no risks of the spread of this virus in the Russian Federation. RIA Novosti reports details with reference to the press service of Rospotrebnadzor.

It is noted that mosquitoes that carry this disease do not live in Russia. That is why there is no risk of importing the virus.

“There is no risk of importation and spread of the Chandipur virus in the Russian Federation…”, the publication notes.

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Chandipura virus can cause an infectious disease in humans due to the bites of phlebotomine mosquitoes. If a person has this virus, they may suffer from unpleasant symptoms, including headache, muscle weakness, and high fever.

Ekaterina Streltsova Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources