Ministry of Health informs about "strange disease" in Russia, Vietnam has not detected any cases

On April 4, the Department of Disease Prevention ( Ministry of Health ) said that in recent days, the event-based surveillance system has recorded information from press and social media channels about cases of unknown illness in humans in the Russian Federation.

Specifically, since March 31, a number of foreign electronic news sites have reported cases of unknown causes in humans in the Russian Federation. Initially, patients showed symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, and weakness similar to common seasonal illnesses. However, after a few days (3-4), symptoms of high fever (39 degrees Celsius), severe cough with tears and bloody sputum, and fatigue requiring bedridden patients appeared. Many patients tested negative for COVID-19 and influenza. The new pathogen in these patients has not been identified.

After receiving the above information, the Department of Disease Prevention has contacted the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam to verify and clarify. Up to now, according to initial information from the WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point in the European region, some cases of the disease have been identified as being caused by Mycoplasma infection. WHO is contacting health authorities in the Russian Federation to clarify further information.

The Department of Disease Control said that Mycoplasma bacteria cause respiratory infections that damage the respiratory tract mucosa (including the throat, trachea and lungs). The disease is transmitted from person to person through small droplets containing bacteria when coughing or sneezing. The disease can be treated with antibiotics.

Based on information recorded from the event-based surveillance system, the Department of Disease Prevention has actively monitored and supervised information on the development of cases and prevention measures in the Russian Federation.

The Department of Disease Prevention will continue to closely monitor the developments of the epidemic situation, closely coordinate with WHO, the focal point for implementing IHR of the Russian Federation to update information and proactively provide and share complete and accurate information, not to cause panic and anxiety, but at the same time not to be subjective or negligent in the face of developments of the epidemic situation, especially in the current transitional season with favorable weather conditions for respiratory pathogens to spread.

According to doctors' recommendations, there is currently no vaccine to prevent Mycoplasma infection and this type of bacteria is very contagious. Each person can proactively apply some ways to protect themselves and those around them from Mycoplasma bacteria such as: Good hygiene, regularly washing hands with clean water and soap; covering nose and mouth when sneezing, coughing; sick people should stay at home or wear masks when going out to prevent the spread; use antibiotics exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/y-te/bo-y-te-thong-tin-ve-benh-la-o-nga-viet-nam-chua-phat-hien-ca-mac--i764107/