ST. PETERSBURG, October 6 (RIA Novosti) - The number of people with suspected aseptic meningitis has risen to 161 in northern Russia's Arkhangelsk Region, the local emergencies service said in a statement on Monday.
"Ninety-three of them are in hospital," the statement also said.
A total of 14 new cases were registered over the weekend in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the Primorsky District.
Aseptic meningitis is most commonly caused by enteroviruses in young children. It is characterized by severe headaches, fever, drowsiness, and muscle pain.
The Arkhangelsk Region has reported an increase in the number of enterovirus infections since September 1. Quarantines have been imposed on several schools in the region.
