US, Europe Report 'Sloth Fever' Cases
US, Europe Report 'Sloth Fever' Cases From Cuba, Brazil
The Facts
Thousands of cases of the Oropouche virus, dubbed 'Sloth Fever,' have been reported around the world this year, including 21 in the US and 19 in Europe, all of whom are believed to have contracted the virus while traveling to Cuba and Brazil.Thousands of cases of the Oropouche virus, dubbed "Sloth Fever," have been reported around the world this year. This now includes 21 cases in the US and 19 in Europe, all of whom are believed to have contracted the virus while traveling to Cuba and Brazil.
Sloth Fever comes from insects like midges and mosquitoes, who then transmit it when they bite animals including birds, rodents, sloths, and humans. Symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, sensitivity to light, and vomiting, among others.Sloth Fever comes from insects like midges and mosquitoes, which then transmit it when they bite animals including sloths (who are regularly infected), birds, rodents, and also humans. Symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, sensitivity to light, and vomiting, among others.
The Spin
Not only are Sloth Fever and and Triple E viruseviruses on the rise, but West Nile virus is also concerningly sweeping through the US. As more and more cases appear, peopleindividuals must take precautions including wearing long-sleeved sleeve shirts and pants, using mosquito repellent, and getting rid of standing water. These cases are more examples of the increasing risks of disease to all of us in a warming world — with a disproportionate risk to those in developing countries.
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