“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.
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Approximately 60% of people infected with the Oropouche virus become ill, experiencing symptoms of Sloth fever.
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.
The US CDC advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Brazil and Cuba due to the presence of the Oropouche virus.
The Oropouche virus was named after a village in Trinidad and Tobago where the virus was first isolated from an infected person.