Once confined to the Amazon region, the mysterious virus that causes Oropouche fever is expanding its range, resulting in more than 8,000 human infections this year across the Americas.
In July, authorities in Brazil reported the deaths of two adults from Oropouche fever—the first fatalities linked to this virus since it was identified nearly 70 years ago.
The Pan-American Health Organization upgraded the risk level for Oropouche from moderate to high, highlighting the virus's geographical spread and increasing reports of fatal cases.
The World Health Organization has confirmed a high public health risk from Oropouche at the regional level, which has prompted recommendations for close surveillance in travelers returning from affected areas.
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