health
February 5, 2026
Imported case of chikungunya virus registered in Russia
The infected woman came to Moscow from a vacation in the Seychelles
TL;DR
- A Moscow resident has been diagnosed with chikungunya, an imported infection.
- The individual contracted the virus during a vacation in the Seychelles.
- The Russian Federal State Agency for Health and Consumer Rights (Rospotrebnadzor) confirmed the case.
- Rospotrebnadzor stated the risk of the virus spreading within Russia is minimal.
- Chikungunya is transmitted through infected mosquito bites and not human-to-human.
- The patient was frequently bitten by mosquitoes and did not use repellents.
- She was hospitalized and tested positive upon returning to Russia.
- Rospotrebnadzor has taken necessary precautions.
- The virus is endemic in Africa, parts of the Americas, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
- Travelers to endemic areas are advised to use repellents, mosquito nets, and protective clothing.
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