The Oropouche virus was first identified in 1955.
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“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.
Approximately 60% of people infected with the Oropouche virus become ill, experiencing symptoms of Sloth fever.
Yes, serious complications such as encephalitis and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding membranes) have occasionally been reported.
Sloth fever is caused by the Oropouche virus, an orthobunyavirus.