Russian tourist gets unknown infection on Laos sleeper bus
A Russian tourist developed a mysterious infection after an 18-hour journey on a sleeper bus in Laos, with his legs covered in red crusts and accompanied by fever. He attributes the condition to poor hygiene of the leather seats.
Consensus
- The Russian tourist traveled 18 hours on a sleeper bus in Laos.
- The tourist was traveling to activate a visa.
- The tourist wore shorts and did not bring bedding.
- The tourist's legs became itchy, red, and covered in a dry crust during the journey.
- The condition worsened the next day with fever.
- The tourist sought medical help in Laos.
- Doctors prescribed a specialized ointment but could not determine the cause.
- The tourist believes the infection was caused by poor hygiene of the leather seats.
Points of divergence
- The tourist's legs were in direct contact with the seat surface for the entire duration of the trip. — riamo
- The tourist reported that his legs became unbearably itchy before turning red and developing a crust. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (2 sources)
- Legs covered in crust: Russian man contracted mysterious infection in Laos bus — РИАМО
- Russian tourist infected with unknown infection in Laos bus — after trip his legs covered with rash and thick crust... — Baza