No confirmed cases of Bourbon virus circulation on the territory of…

No confirmed cases of Bourbon virus circulation on the territory of Russia have been recorded, reports Rospotrebnadzor.

Consensus

There are no confirmed cases of Bourbon virus circulation in Russia.
The Bourbon virus is a rare tick-borne infection without a vaccine or specific treatment.
The virus was first identified in 2014 in Bourbon County, Kansas.
The primary mode of transmission is through the bite of an infected tick.
The tick species Amblyomma americanum, known as the 'one-humped' tick, is the main vector.
The 'one-humped' tick is not established in Russia and does not have a permanent natural habitat there.
Russia's Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) monitors the epidemiological situation both domestically and internationally.
Symptoms of the virus include high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, and rash.

Academician Gennady Onishchenko stated that the importation of the Bourbon virus into Russia is unlikely due to the low number of Russian travelers to the U.S. — m24
Academician Gennady Onishchenko said that the epidemic risk for Russia is insignificant and that people should focus on returning to normal life, such as sending children to school. — m24
Academician Gennady Onishchenko mentioned that professionals will handle the virus investigation. — m24
The 'one-humped' tick (Amblyomma americanum) is endemic to North, Central, and South America. — vedomosti