The third case of chickenpox within a month was detected in the Moscow region. A 38-year-old man with laboratory-confirmed monkeypox was admitted to the Domodedovo Central Hospital. This is the third case of the disease discovered in a medical institution during the past month, and the eighth in the past two years, the press service reported. The patient was hospitalized with typical symptoms: fever, skin rashes and enlarged lymph nodes. His condition is assessed as satisfactory. Rospotrabendzor experts are conducting an epidemiological investigation to identify the source of the infection and contacts. The chief doctor of the Domodedovo hospital, Andrey Osipov, said that there is no threat to other patients and the medical staff. On October 8, a 27-year-old man with chickenpox was treated at a medical facility. He said he did not travel abroad and was infected inside Russia. Exactly where and under what circumstances is unknown. On October 15, it was learned that five people who were in contact with another infected person were admitted to the hospital. Their diagnosis was not confirmed. Monkey pox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with an infected person or through contaminated objects. In Russia it is rare, most cases are imported. The main area where the infection spreads is Africa. More details.

The third case of chickenpox within a month was detected in the Moscow region. A 38-year-old man with laboratory-confirmed monkeypox was admitted to the Domodedovo Central Hospital. This is the third case of the disease discovered in a medical institution during the past month, and the eighth in the past two years, the press service reported. The patient was hospitalized with typical symptoms: fever, skin rashes and enlarged lymph nodes. His condition is assessed as satisfactory. Rospotrabendzor experts are conducting an epidemiological investigation to identify the source of the infection and contacts. The chief doctor of the Domodedovo hospital, Andrey Osipov, said that there is no threat to other patients and the medical staff. On October 8, a 27-year-old man with chickenpox was treated at a medical facility. He said he did not travel abroad and was infected inside Russia. Exactly where and under what circumstances is unknown. On October 15, it was learned that five people who were in contact with another infected person were admitted to the hospital. Their diagnosis was not confirmed. Monkey pox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with an infected person or through contaminated objects. In Russia it is rare, most cases are imported. The main area where the infection spreads is Africa. More details.