What to know about Oropouche, the potentially deadly "sloth virus," and where it's spread
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The detection of Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers has raised alarms over human health risks, particularly concerning pregnant individuals due to potential congenital malformations.
The CDC emphasizes the absence of vaccines or effective treatments for Oropouche virus disease, advocating supportive care instead, raising significant public health concerns.
Recent outbreaks of Oropouche virus in previously non-endemic areas and its association with severe pregnancy outcomes have led to heightened concerns for public health safety.
Health officials are warning travelers, especially pregnant women, to reconsider trips to Cuba amid rising case numbers and increasing transmission risks of Oropouche virus.
Read at Axios
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