The world’s first deaths from Oropouche fever have been recorded in Brazil. Two women have died from the viral disease, which is transmitted by infected flies and mosquitoes.
The women from the northeast of the country were under 30 years old and had no comorbidities. However, they had signs and symptoms that resembled a severe case of dengue fever.
Thousands of infections registered
According to the U.S. CDC, there are currently outbreaks of Oropouche in parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Peru. The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported that 7,236 cases of Oropouche infections have been recorded this year.
According to the CDC, the incubation period is usually four to eight days. Symptoms typically last three to six days. They are similar to those of dengue fever, including fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, nausea, chills, and sensitivity to light. Severe cases can lead to life-threatening complications such as meningitis.
Source: Krone
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