Russia detects first monkeypox case, says risk of spread is minimal

The case was detected in a Russian citizen who had recently returned from a trip to Portugal.

The patient is currently in isolation and receiving treatment.

The Russian health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has detected the first case of monkeypox in the country.

The case was detected in a Russian citizen who had recently returned from a trip to Portugal.

The patient is currently in isolation and receiving treatment.

Rospotrebnadzor said in a statement that the risk of spread of monkeypox in Russia is minimal.

The watchdog said it is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the disease, including identifying and isolating contacts of the patient.

Monkeypox is a viral disease that is transmitted through close contact with an infected person or animal.

Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, and a rash that can spread to the face, hands, and feet.

There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, but the disease usually resolves on its own within a few weeks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency.

The WHO said the risk of monkeypox to the general population is low, but it is important to be aware of the symptoms and to take steps to prevent the spread of the disease.