A strange illness is spreading in Russia, raising concerns similar to those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reports suggest that several regions under Vladimir Putin’s control have been affected, according to Ziare.
The Helsinki Times, citing Russian media, states that the disease is already claiming victims.
Doctors in Russia have identified key symptoms. Patients develop a high fever, experience extreme fatigue, and suffer from a severe cough.
In some cases, people are coughing up blood. This has sparked fear, especially since the exact nature of the illness remains unclear.
Earlier this week, the state news agency RIA Novosti reported on the situation. However, Russian public health officials have not disclosed the number of cases or deaths.
This lack of transparency has left many concerned about how serious the outbreak could be.
One patient spoke to SHOT, a well-known Telegram news channel. He described his experience of coughing up blood for five days.
He was tested for COVID-19, but the results came back negative. Doctors classified his illness as an "acute respiratory infection, unspecified."
Some experts believe this mysterious disease may be linked to mycoplasma pneumonia.
This bacterial infection caused a surge in hospitalizations in Russia last year. However, there is no official confirmation of this theory yet.
Medical professionals warn that certain groups are at greater risk. People with weak immune systems, chronic illnesses, and young children could face severe complications.
For healthy adults, the disease may feel like a bad cold or pneumonia. Recovery times vary.
Some patients improve in a few days, while others struggle with symptoms for weeks. Some reports indicate that even antibiotics are not providing relief.
At this stage, authorities are not considering a lockdown. The origins of the virus remain a mystery.
For now, doctors are monitoring the situation closely, but without clear answers, fear continues to grow.
