Sloth Fever Hits the US: What You Need to Know!

[Music] I will never ignore mosquito bites after learning about sloth fever over 20 cases of sloth fever or orao virus have been reported in the US most of these cases involve Travelers returning from Cuba the virus is transmitted through mosquito and Midge bites and causes symptoms like fever headache chills muscle aches and Joint stiffness while the symptoms typically resolve without lasting issues some unfortunate folks experience a recurrence the virus is common in South and Central America and the Caribbean although there's no evidence of insect Transmission in the US yet the CDC is urging caution Health authorities are on high alert pregnant women and travelers are especially advised to take precautions against insect bites the Pan-American Health Organization has already issued a warning this is serious business folks thousands of cases have been reported in Latin America and the Caribbean this year alone so stay vigilant and protect yourself from bites your health might just depend on it