İRKUTSK – Working at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute in the Siberian region of Russia 28 year-old laboratory technician Darya Shipilova 2 He died on the night of October, raised concerns about biological leakage and a possible epidemic. After the incident, Russian authorities denied the accident, The US State Department announced that it was following the developments closely and called for transparency to Moscow..
“Plague Test Tube Broken” Allegation and Mass Quarantine
According to claims in the local press, the young researcher, plague causing Yersinia pestis became ill after coming into contact with a broken test tube containing the bacteria. While Shipilova was officially diagnosed with pneumonia, the source of which was not disclosed, against the risk of a possible epidemic 200 It was reported that the person was under medical observation. Some sources claimed that the employee fell ill after returning from a business trip..
Russian Authorities Deny the Allegations: “Condition Stable”
Russian Human Health and Consumer Rights Protection Service over growing public leak allegations (Rospotrebnadzor) made a statement. Institution confirming that Shipilova passed away due to pneumonia, He emphasized that there was no laboratory accident within the facility..
In the statement, son 10 No other infectious disease cases were encountered among the institute employees during the day., It was noted that the samples taken from the technician who lost his life did not match the microorganisms studied at the facility and that public health was under control throughout Irkutsk..
USA and CDC Involved in the Process: “Call for Transparency”
The developments also resonated internationally. US State Department, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it is being closely monitored in coordination with. A US official stated that the details are not yet clear., “We call on the Russian authorities to share accurate information with the public quickly and openly.. Plague is a known disease and can be treated with common antibiotics when diagnosed early.” He said:.
Does Lung Plague pose a risk??
World Health Organization (WHO) according to data Yersinia pestis plague caused by bacteria; flea bite, It can be transmitted through direct contact or breathing.. Pulmonary plague, the most severe form of the disease, If not treated in time, it can be fatal within a few days..
