Health Officials Sound Alarm on Sloth Fever Virus as Cases Emerge in the U.S.
In a startling development, the Oropouche virus, commonly referred to as ‘sloth fever,’ has made its way to the United States, prompting urgent health advisories from officials. This potentially fatal disease, transmitted through insect bites, has raised alarms particularly among travelers returning from regions such as Cuba and Brazil, where cases have been notably reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warnings, highlighting that over 20 individua...