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Irkutsk region investigates suspected plague death and 189 contacts
A suspected case of pneumonic plague has emerged in Russia's Irkutsk region, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old woman. The deceased was an employee of a specialized institute dedicated to combating the plague.
Following her death, 189 individuals who had contact with the patient have been placed under medical surveillance. Of these, 114 are hospitalized, 63 are under observation in another facility, and 12 are being monitored at a specialized research institute. While some individuals under surveillance have reported symptoms, official confirmation of infection has not yet been issued.
The Shelevo District Hospital, where the woman was treated, has suspended new admissions and undergone disinfection procedures. Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev has convened an emergency meeting of the sanitary-epidemic commission to address the situation.
Authorities are investigating two primary hypotheses regarding the source of infection: whether the woman contracted the disease during a professional trip to Buryatia, where natural plague outbreaks have been reported near the Mongolian border, or if she accidentally broke a test tube containing biological material in a laboratory setting.
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Anna Popova · Igor Kobzev · Irkutsk Region · Rospotrebnadzor · Shelevo District Hospital
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Shelevo District Hospital suspended admissions and underwent disinfection following the incident. breakingnews.md · adevarul.ro · www.mediafax.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deceased woman was an employee of a specialized plague-fighting institute. breakingnews.md · adevarul.ro · www.mediafax.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating if the infection occurred during a work trip to Buryatia, where a plague outbreak was reported. breakingnews.md · www.mediafax.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] One hypothesis being investigated is that the woman accidentally broke a test tube containing biological material in a laboratory. breakingnews.md · www.mediafax.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 27-year-old woman died in the Irkutsk region after being suspected of having the plague. breakingnews.md · adevarul.ro · www.mediafax.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An initial plague test for the patient was reportedly positive, with a repeat test confirming the diagnosis. breakingnews.md
- [● 2 SOURCES] 189 people who came into contact with the patient are currently being monitored in medical institutions. breakingnews.md · adevarul.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating a suspected case of a highly dangerous infection. breakingnews.md · adevarul.ro