INDOZONE.ID – In the last ten years, South America has been at the center of various outbreaks of viral diseases spread by insects or known as arboviruses, one of which is called Oropouche.
The following is an explanation oropouche virussuch a mysterious disease dengue fever South America.
A dramatic increase in cases in South America
A photo of the mosquito that causes the oropouche virus that infects South America. (freepik.com)
In early August 2024, 8,078 cases of fever were recorded Oropouche which has been confirmed in the South American region, including countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
In Cuba, this virus has even become endemic, meaning that transmission occurs continuously in the local population.
In addition, some cases have also been reported in Italy and Spain, although they are limited to travelers returning from Cuba.
The spread of this virus to Europe indicates that the Oropouche virus has the potential to spread more widely to other regions, particularly through human transmission.
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A brief history of Oropouche virus
Oropouche virus picture. (freepik.com) (Photo: Freepik)
Oropouche virus is not a new virus, although it has only recently gained attention.
This virus was first discovered in the town of Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago, in 1955. Since its first discovery, this virus has been confined to only some areas in South America, to especially around forests such as Amazonas.
In these regions, Oropouche virus undergoes a natural transmission cycle through animal reservoirs such as white-necked lemurs, primates, and birds, and is transmitted to humans by small insects such as midges (Culicoides paraensis) and mosquitoes of the genus Aedes.
However, in this ongoing outbreak, the virus has managed to enter its geographic range and infect populations living far from forested areas, suggesting that trans- – urban development is happening and becoming more common.
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2024-08-11 12:00:00
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