The two women, both under 30 years old, had no comorbidities but had symptoms similar to dengue fever, marking the first reported deaths from Oropouche fever in the world.
Brazil had recorded 7,236 cases of oropouche fever in 20 states, with the majority in Amazonas and Rondonia, showing a significant increase compared to the previous year.
Oropouche virus disease spreads through infected midges and mosquitoes, causing concern as cases are rising in countries like Cuba, where it was recently detected for the first time.
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