Russia confirms first case of monkeypox

YEREVAN, JULY 12, ARMENPRESS. Russia registered its first case of monkeypox, Reuters reports citing the statement of consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor.

The watchdog said in a statement that the disease was discovered in a young man who had returned from a trip around European countries. The risk of infection to others was limited, it said.

“The disease is proceeding in a mild form. There is no threat to life”, Rospotrebnadzor said.

Monkeypox is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions. It is endemic in parts of Africa.

Over 50 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease as confirmed cases pass 7,600.