Oropouche Fever: PAHO Issues Health Alert as Cases Surge in Latin America
Subheadline: Virus transmitted by biting midges raises concerns about potential pandemic
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert for Oropouche fever, a virus that is causing outbreaks in several countries in Latin America. Doctors have been instructed to be particularly vigilant for cases of pregnant women with the virus.
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The surge in cases has scientists concerned that the virus could be the next one to cause a global pandemic. Oropouche fever is transmitted by biting midges, which are small flying insects that feed on human blood.
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Symptoms of Oropouche fever include fever, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, and nausea. In severe cases, the virus can cause encephalitis or meningitis. Pregnant women who contract the virus are at risk of losing their babies.
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There is no specific treatment for Oropouche fever, but symptoms can be treated with supportive care. The best way to prevent the virus is to avoid being bitten by midges. This can be done by wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent, and sleeping under a mosquito net.
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