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A case of tularemia was found in our country last week, announced the Ministry of Health.
The rare infectious disease is caused by bacteria that are highly resistant (in soil – more than 4 months, in frozen meat – 93 days, salted meat – 30 days, milk – 104 days, bread – 14 days, in larvae and tick nymphs – up to 8 months).
The main source of infection in nature is various animals, mainly rodents, predators, and birds. From natural sources, the infection is transmitted to domestic animals and rodents that live in homes. And in very rare cases, they pass it on to a person.
The characteristic of the disease is that it affects the liver, spleen and lymph nodes. Experts recommend strict prophylaxis, not allowing mice and rats to enter food, drinking water, and homes.
It is necessary to wash fruits and vegetables well before consuming them, not to drink water from unproven sources. Also, people should check their bodies regularly for ticks and bites, especially if they have been outdoors in the wild.
Last week, a total of 21,881 cases of acute infectious diseases were recorded, compared with 23,773 cases in the previous week. Of these, 3,082 were cases of influenza and acute respiratory diseases (ARI) compared to 3,482 cases in the previous week.
The total incidence of influenza and acute respiratory infections in the country is 81.30 per 10,000 inhabitants, compared to 91.83 per 10,000 inhabitants in the previous week.
Here is the full report on the epidemiological situation in the country:
Intestinal infections: reported cases are as follows:
73 cases of viral hepatitis compared to 38 cases in the previous week;
Dysentery 0 cases against 0 cases of the previous week;
Enterocolitis 23 cases against 18 cases in the previous week;
Cholenteritis 0 cases against 5 cases of the previous week;
Campylobacteriosis 0 cases against 0 cases of the previous week;
1 case of rotavirus gastroenteritis vs. 3 cases in the previous week;
Salmonellosis 0 cases against 5 cases in the previous week.
Airborne infections: reported cases are as follows:
Chickenpox 136 cases against 152 cases from the previous week;
Scarlet fever 1 case against 7 cases in the previous week.
Communicable infections: the reported cases are the following:
Q fever 0 cases against 0 cases of the previous week;
Lyme borreliosis 1 case against 0 cases in the previous week;
Marseille fever 0 cases against 0 cases in the previous week.
Tularemia 1 case versus 0 cases in the previous week.
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