Sloth Fever: Oropouche Virus Cases Reported in the U.S.!

if you don't like creepy crawlies but still travel then listen up sloth fever or oropo virus has jumped continents US Health officials are ringing alarm Bells as 21 Travelers have returned to the states infected the virus first found in Trinidad and Tobago spreads through midges and mosquitoes over 8,000 cases exploded in South America and the Caribbean with symptoms ranging from fever and chills to severe headaches muscle pain and even eye redness and it's not just humans rodents monkeys and birds can carry it too here's the kicker no vaccine no antiviral treatments in severe cases the disease can be fatal two young women in Brazil tragically lost their lives to sloth fever doctors recommend rest fluids and acetaminophen but prevention is key if you're traveling to affected areas use insect repellent wear long sleeves and stay in places with good mosquito control don't let a vacation turn into a nightmare stay vigilant stay safe sloth fever is no joke spread the word not the virus