Approximately 60% of people infected with the Oropouche virus become ill, experiencing symptoms of Sloth fever.
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The Oropouche virus was first identified in 1955.
“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.
No, despite the name, Sloth fever is not contracted via contact with sloths.
The US CDC advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Brazil and Cuba due to the presence of the Oropouche virus.