Chikungunya fever detected for the first time in Russia

Official information has been released about the first detection of chikungunya fever in Russia at the beginning of 2025. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to representatives of Rospotrebnadzor, the patient is a man who returned to Moscow from Sri Lanka, where he had spent ten days on vacation. After returning to Russia, he visited a doctor one day later due to feeling unwell.

Initially, dengue virus was suspected in the patient, but after thorough tests, chikungunya virus was identified. Currently, the patient is being treated at an infectious diseases hospital, and his condition is assessed as moderate severity.

As emphasized by Rospotrebnadzor specialists, necessary anti-epidemic measures have been taken, and there is no risk of disease spread among the population. This is because chikungunya fever is not transmitted from person to person; it spreads only through insect bites.

The number of insects carrying this virus in Russian territory has not reached a dangerous level. Additionally, the "Perimeter" special system has been implemented at state borders to monitor passengers.

This system allows for the rapid and effective identification of individuals showing infection symptoms. Authorities urge the public not to be alarmed, as all preventive and control measures are being carried out.

The case of chikungunya fever detected for the first time in Russia is being specially noted in medical practice.