Russians at Risk of Rat Fever in Flood-Affected Thailand
Hundreds of Russian tourists and volunteers are at risk of contracting rat fever in Thailand's Roi Et region, where a severe flood has created an epidemic outbreak. The Thai Ministry of Health warned of leptospirosis contamination in muddy puddles, with 46 deaths and 3,303 cases reported, including Russians.
Consensus
- A severe flood occurred in the Roi Et region of Thailand, the worst in 60 years.
- Russian tourists and volunteers traveled to the Roi Et region from Pattaya on September 29.
- The group included volunteers and jet ski drivers, and brought humanitarian aid.
- The Thai Ministry of Health issued a warning about leptospirosis contamination in dirty puddles in Roi Et.
- Leptospirosis is linked to the urine of infected animals, primarily rats.
- Working in contaminated water, such as debris removal and waste cleanup, poses the highest risk.
- 46 people have died from the fever, and 3,303 cases have been registered.
- Among the patients are Russian citizens.
- Initial symptoms resemble the flu: fever, body aches, and chills.
- The disease can later lead to damage of lungs, kidneys, and liver.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Epidemic focus: tourists risk catching rat fever in Thailand — РИАМО
- Hundreds of tourists and volunteers risk contracting rat fever in Thailand — in the flood zone where Russians headed... — Mash
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