Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, has infected more than 20 people returning from Cuba. There have been no deaths or local spread in the U.S.
Health officials are urging vigilance among U.S. doctors for Oropouche virus in travelers from Cuba and South America, especially due to its recent outbreaks.
Oropouche virus, first identified in 1955, is spread by biting midges and mosquitoes, with symptoms overlapping those of other tropical diseases.
U.S. reports show 21 cases of Oropouche virus linked to Cuba, while European officials confirmed 19 cases, primarily among travelers.
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