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Sloth fever has been reported in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The Oropouche virus was first identified in 1955.
No, despite the name, Sloth fever is not contracted via contact with sloths.
“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.
The US CDC advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Brazil and Cuba due to the presence of the Oropouche virus.
