The CDC issued a warning due to the spread of the Oropouche virus in regions near the US and to advise caution for residents, especially those traveling to affected areas.
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The Oropouche virus was named after a village in Trinidad and Tobago where the virus was first isolated from an infected person.
Sloth fever has been reported in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.
Yes, serious complications such as encephalitis and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding membranes) have occasionally been reported.
Approximately 60% of people infected with the Oropouche virus become ill, experiencing symptoms of Sloth fever.
Symptoms of Sloth fever include fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.
Sloth fever is not directly contagious between humans. It is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes and biting midges.
The US CDC advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Brazil and Cuba due to the presence of the Oropouche virus.