oropouche virus

Early Release – Detection of Oropouche and Punta Toro Virus Infections by Enhanced Surveillance, Panama, 2023–2024 – Volume 32, Number 1—January 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal

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Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliation: Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud, Panama City, Panama (M. Chen-Germán, C. González, D.J. Araúz, M. Vega, O. Chavarria, A. Moreno, E. Santiago, … Read more

Emerging threats, symptoms, and prevention

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A new study examines the emerging Oropouche virus, its transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures, highlighting potential risks for travelers. Study: Oropouche virus. Image Credit: CI Photos / Shutterstock.com A recent Canadian Medical Association Journal study provides an overview of the emerging Oropouche virus. Oropouche virus outbreaks Outbreaks of Oropouche virus infections have emerged in the Caribbean, … Read more

Travelers warned about Oropouche virus in South American countries

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Heading south for the winter? Oropouche virus, a new infectious disease, has been reported in travelers from Canada and the United States who visited Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Cuba. An article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241440 provides an overview of this emerging virus. Similar to viruses like dengue and Zika, Oropouche virus … Read more

U.S. mosquito species show minimal risk of spreading Oropouche virus, study finds

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Why aren’t US mosquitoes spreading Oropouche? New study uncovers weak transmission rates—even with historic and modern viral strains. Research Letter: Lack of Competence of US Mosquito Species for Circulating Oropouche Virus. Image Credit: nechaevkon / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers assessed the competence of mosquitoes as vectors for the Oropouche virus (OROV) in the … Read more

Zoonotic Diseases In 2024: What We’ve Learned And What’s Ahead – Forbes

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