Mysterious virus causing coughing up blood in Russia, Vietnam, is it worth worrying about?

In Russia, a series of cases of illness caused by a mysterious virus suddenly appeared, causing high fever and coughing up blood - Photo: URA NEWS

The Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) has just issued a quick report on information about cases of unknown causes of illness in the Russian Federation.

The Department of Disease Prevention said that in recent days, the event-based surveillance system has recorded information from press and social media channels about cases of unexplained illness in humans in the Russian Federation.

Accordingly, on March 31, a number of foreign electronic information sites reported cases of unknown illness in humans in the Russian Federation.

Initially, the patient 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 him to lie in bed.

Many patients tested negative for COVID-19 and influenza. No new pathogens have been identified in these patients.

After receiving the above information, the Department of Disease Prevention contacted the World Health Organization in Vietnam to verify and clarify the information.

Up to now, initial information from the Focal Point for the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) of the World Health Organization in the European region, some cases of the disease have been identified as caused by Mycoplasma infection.

The World Health Organization is in contact with health authorities in the Russian Federation for further clarification.

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.

The Department of Disease Prevention also said that 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 disease cases and prevention measures in the Russian Federation.

The Department of Disease Prevention will continue to closely monitor the development of the epidemic situation; closely coordinate with the World Health Organization, the focal point for implementing IHR of the Russian Federation to update information and proactively provide and share complete and accurate information, to avoid confusion and anxiety.

But at the same time, do not be subjective or negligent in the face of developments in the epidemic situation, especially during the current transitional season with favorable weather conditions for respiratory pathogens to spread.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/virus-spreading-infection-in-nga-viet-nam-is-dangerous-20250404003522879.htm