September 30, 2024
Emerging Issue: Increased Oropouche Virus Activity
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory and released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report about Oropouche virus.
This virus is spread to humans by infected biting midges and some mosquito species. Parts of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean are experiencing an increase in infections.
The health advisory advises evaluating and testing travelers who have been in these impacted areas and who show signs and symptoms consistent with Oropouche virus infection. The advisory raises awareness of the possible risk of transmission during pregnancy to the fetus and of associated adverse effects on pregnancy. It also highlights prevention measures to reduce spread of the virus.
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