Oropouche fever
Oropouche Fever
Oropouche fever (pronounced: /ɔːrəˈpuːtʃiː/), is a tropical disease caused by the Oropouche virus. The name "Oropouche" comes from the Oropouche River in Trinidad and Tobago, where the virus was first isolated in 1955.
Definition
Oropouche fever is an infectious disease caused by the Oropouche virus, a member of the Orthobunyavirus genus in the Peribunyaviridae family. The virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of midges in the Culicoides genus, but can also be transmitted through the Aedes and Culex mosquito species.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Oropouche fever typically include sudden onset of fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, and a rash. In some cases, the disease can cause meningitis or meningoencephalitis, severe conditions that involve inflammation of the brain or its surrounding tissues.
Treatment
There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for Oropouche fever. Management of the disease primarily involves relieving symptoms with analgesics and antipyretics.
Epidemiology
Oropouche fever is endemic in many parts of Central and South America, including Brazil, Peru, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago. Outbreaks often occur in urban areas and are associated with rapid population growth and changes in land use.
Prevention
Prevention of Oropouche fever primarily involves controlling the populations of Culicoides midges and Aedes and Culex mosquitoes, as well as avoiding bites from these insects.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oropouche fever
- Wikipedia's article - Oropouche fever
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