Yes, serious complications such as encephalitis and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding membranes) have occasionally been reported.
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The Oropouche virus was first identified in 1955.
Sloth fever is caused by the Oropouche virus, an orthobunyavirus.
Sloth fever symptoms are similar to those of other viral infections, making it difficult to distinguish without specific medical testing.
Symptoms of Sloth fever include fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.