Concerns are escalating over a potentially widespread outbreak of a lethal Brazilian virus . Cases of oropouche, also known as sloth fever, have been confirmed in Europe. The virus, which is transmitted to humans via bites from midges or mosquitoes, typically causes mild symptoms such as headaches, muscle pain, nausea and rashes.
However, it can lead to severe conditions like meningitis and encephalitis (brain swelling), which may be fatal. Pregnant women infected with the virus face risks of miscarriage and fetal deformities. Iconic Utah 'Double Arch' geographical feature collapses in national park Archaeologists discover 'monumental' 3,000-year-old structure mentioned in Bible Italy has reported instances of the disease, with two individuals hospitalized after visiting Cuba, according to The Lancet.
A 26-year-old woman contracted the virus, presenting with fever and diarrhea following her trip to Cuba's Ciego de Avila province, arriving back home on May 26. Additionally, a 45-year-old man began showing symptoms after his summer visit to Havana and Santiago de Cuba, receiving treatment in Fori, northern Italy, on June 7. Spain has also seen cases, all linked to Cuban travel.
Dr Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, expressed his concern to the Telegraph: "We should definitely be worried," he said. "Things are changing and may become unstoppable," reports the Express . Despite the fact that 500,000 cases of oropouche fever have been documented sin.