Oropouche fever cases diagnosed in Italy in two epidemiologically non-related travellers from Cuba, late May to early June 2024.
Euro Surveill
; 29(26)2024 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38940002
ABSTRACT
Oropouche fever is caused by Oropouche virus (OROV), transmitted primarily through the bite of infected midges, particularly of the genus Culicoides. The virus is mainly circulating in Central and South America where several countries reported an ongoing outbreak. We report here two imported cases of OROV infection identified in Italy, late May-early June 2024. These cases indicate that in the shadow of a massive dengue outbreak in the Americas, the Oropouche outbreak might be more widespread than previously estimated.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Travel
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe
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Cuba
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Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Euro Surveill
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy