In St. Petersburg and the Moscow region, people have been hospitalized due to a suspected case of monkeypox.
Five people in St. Petersburg have been hospitalized due to a suspected case of monkeypox, and Rospotrebnadzor has launched an epidemiological investigation. Five individuals in the Moscow region have been hospitalized for precautionary measures. Experts emphasize that the available reports do not indicate a widespread outbreak of the disease.
Five people in St. Petersburg have been hospitalized and placed under medical supervision after a possible case of monkeypox was reported. This was announced by the regional branch of Rospotrebnadzor.
Experts have launched an epidemiological investigation, identifying contacts and conducting disinfection. The agency emphasized that, at this point, there is only suspicion of infection.
In addition, five people in Podmoskovye were hospitalised prophylactically on October 15 due to contact with a person suspected of having an infection. According to local health authorities, none of the individuals had any symptoms at the time of admission, and their condition was assessed as satisfactory. Samples were taken from the patients for testing.
The available information does not provide grounds to assert a widespread outbreak of the disease in Russia. Experts emphasize the need to distinguish between confirmed cases, suspected cases, and hospitalizations of contacts.