Planning a sunny getaway? You might want to pack a mosquito net. Health experts are warning about an emerging threat making waves in popular vacation destinations, as cases of the Oropouche virus have ...

The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024 ...

A tiny bug bite could bring home the Oropouche virus. Learn how to protect yourself on your tropical vacation with these ...

No, you don't get "sloth fever" from sloths, but you do get it from biting midges (also called "no-see-ums") and certain ...

Oropouche fever is transmitted by the Culicoides paraensis, also known as biting midges or gunpowder mosquito. Given its attraction to organic materials, it is recommended to keep yards clean by ...

The most well-known, surefire way to boost your immune system and overall health is drinking plenty of water. Sufficient ...

After recovering from Oropouche infection, symptoms recur in about 60% of patients within a few days up to several weeks.

Although generally not serious with mild symptoms similar to those of dengue fever, Oropouche can cause serious complications, such as meningitis. Oropouche symptoms include fever, general malaise ...

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

Stay protected from this mosquito-borne disease. Traveling south this winter? Oropouche virus (sloth fever), a new infectious disease, has been found in travelers from Canada and the U.S. after ...

Nairoviridae - Low, Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever. Orthomyxoviridae - High, Flu. Paramyxoviridae - High, Nipah virus infection. Peribunyaviridae - Low, Oropouche fever. Phenuiviridae - Low ...