What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?
WHO says the risk outside Russia is very low as investigators verify the cause of death and quarantine dozens of contacts.
- A 28-year-old researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute died from pneumonia of unknown origin.
- Russian officials have not confirmed pneumonic plague as the cause, while people who had contact with the researcher were placed under observation or monitoring.
- The World Health Organization said the risk to the general public appeared low.
- Pneumonic plague can spread through respiratory particles, become fatal without prompt treatment, and is usually treatable with antibiotics when detected early.
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WHO seeks more details from Russia about reasons for plague institute worker's death
The World Health Organization has sought further information from Russia regarding the death of a laboratory worker. Reports indicate that Darya Shipilova died from pneumonia, with health officials indicating no plague cases among contacts. International concern has escalated, prompting questions about the cause of her illness. Transparency is deemed essential for assessing potential public health risks related to this incident.
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Kristeligt DagbladRussian authorities deny that a lab technician from a laboratory in Siberia died of plague.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Russian authorities for information about media reports of a second laboratory worker developing pneumonia of unknown origin. The request comes amid heightened attention to the case in Irkutsk, where a worker at a plague institute died last week, Reuters reported, quoted by News.bg. The WHO has also asked for additional data to help clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, as well as information ab…
Russian authorities deny that a lab technician from a laboratory in Siberia died of plague
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