Russian tourists in Sri Lanka began to actively contract the dengue virus. Professor Pyotr Chumakov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, principal investigator at the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, said that there is no point in getting vaccinated against it, and the virus itself has many side effects. He spoke to 360 TV channel to defend himself. in the name Russians use repellents.
The scientist emphasized that Sri Lanka is a natural hotspot for dengue.
“Distributed by [вирус] Chumakov emphasized that mosquitoes are transmitted to humans through their bites, and that it should not be forgotten that this may happen when traveling to such areas, and that it is necessary to use repellent to prevent mosquitoes from biting.
He added that although there have been deaths, dengue fever is not a fatal disease. There is a vaccine against dengue fever, but according to the professor, there is no point in using it. He said that after vaccination, the body produces antibodies, which, on the contrary, help against infection with this virus.
“This is called antibody-dependent enhancement. An antibody complex containing a virus penetrates cells much more easily than a virus. Therefore, there is no special point in getting vaccinated, you just need to be careful,” he emphasized.
“Side effects” of the virus included damage to the heart and joints.
Let us remind you that virologists complain about the dengue epidemic of Russians in Sri Lanka. in the name Use mosquito repellent sprays to prevent infection.
Previously WHO guess Europe and the USA are being taken over by dengue due to global warming.