In Russia, the whole region was quarantined

Strict restrictive measures are being introduced in the Samara Region. The cause was an outbreak of a dangerous infection among animals. The region is being quarantined after the discovery of brucellosis (Mediterranean fever) in cattle. Gives details 63.ru .

The hearth was recorded in a private subsidiary farm of the village of Novokurovka (Hvorostyansky district). The disease is extremely contagious to humans. It can be picked up not only by direct contact with cows, goats, sheep or pigs, but also by consuming milk, cheese or butter from a sick animal.

The causative agent of brucellosis demonstrates frightening vitality. It remains active in raw milk for up to 10 days, in cheese for more than two months, and in butter for over four weeks. In frozen foods, bacteria do not die at all. The only consolation is that the disease is not transmitted from person to person.

The authorities urge residents to avoid contact with stray cattle and not to buy dairy products at questionable points.