Currently, no cholera vibrios have been found in Russia, but importation of cholera into the country is possible. This was expressed at a press conference by Gennady Onishchenko, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Education. TASS.
“The monitoring continues, nowhere [в России] Vibrio cholerae was not detected. Cholera import is possible,” said Onishchenko, noting that cholera cases are increasing in the world.
He believes that the virus can enter the country with tourists.
As emphasized by the expert, the most intense months of cholera cases are generally seen in August-September, and those who go on vacation should not forget this. He also recommended following official information on the well-being of the cholera situation in a particular region abroad.
According to WHO, since mid-2021, the world has seen an active increase in the seventh cholera pandemic. As of February 1, 2023, at least 18 countries continue to report cholera cases.
an expert before warnedthat cholera and typhoid pathogens can be found in wells in private homes.
Previously at the Ministry of Health in your name Average life expectancy of Russians in 2023.