The Department of Disease Prevention, Ministry of Health has just informed about cases of unknown causes of illness in Russia in recent days. Accordingly, since March 31, 2025, a number of foreign electronic information sites have reported cases of unknown causes of illness 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 appeared, and fatigue forced them to stay in bed. Many patients tested negative for COVID-19 and influenza. The new pathogen has not been identified in these patients.
Information from the World Health Organization (WHO), after recording the above information, the Department of Disease Prevention contacted the World Health Organization in Vietnam to verify and clarify the information.
At present, initial information from the WHO European Regional Focal Point for the International Health Regulations (IHR) indicates that some cases have been identified as being caused by Mycoplasma infection. WHO is in contact with health authorities in the Russian Federation to clarify further information.
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 from coughing and 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 during the current transitional season with favorable weather conditions for respiratory pathogens to spread,” the Department of Disease Prevention informed.
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