Sloth Borne Virus Spreading In Europe

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An insect-transmitted virus that can live in sloths, primates and birds is spreading at an "unprecedented" rate in Europe

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As of the end of July, 19 cases had been reported with 12 in Spain, five in Italy and two in Germany

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Known as Oropouche Virus, the disease has also claimed the lives of two young women with no underlying health conditions in Brazil

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The virus is primarily spread through insect bites, including mosquitoes, and originates from pale-throated sloths, non-human primates, and birds

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Oropouche can cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and muscle and joint pains, with more severe symptoms occurring occasionally

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In rare instances, Oropouche fever can lead to severe complications, such as aseptic meningitis, which is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain

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As per The European Center for Disease Control (ECDC), fatal outcomes are extremely rare, and recovery is common

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Currently, there is no vaccine available for the virus, which belongs to the same family of diseases as Zika virus and Dengue Fever

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The European authority has advised travellers to affected regions to use personal protective measures to reduce the risk of insect bites, both during outdoor activities and inside homes

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This includes the use of insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long trousers

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