Epidemiological Activity of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Foci in the Territory of the Russian Federation in 2013–2017 and Forecast for 2018

Abstract

Assessed has been epidemiological situation on hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in the territory of the Russian Federation in 2013–2017. Forecast for 2018 has been substantiated. 39238 HFRS cases in 59 administrative territories of 8 Federal Districts were registered over the analyzed period. The highest morbidity rates were reported in the Privolzhsky Federal District, where 82.9 % of the total case number occurred. Given has been the forecast for the retention of adverse situation on HFRS in 2018 in the territory of Privolzhsky and Central Federal Districts. In order to reduce the HFRS incidence among the population it is necessary to increase the scale and scope of monitoring investigations and strengthen their epidemiological aspect, as well as substantiate, plan and carry out broad range of measures of non-specific prophylaxis.

Keywords

• hfrs
• epidemiological hazard
• risk of infection
• preventive measures