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Health Alert: Spread of Oropouche Virus in Peru
By U.S. Mission Lima
5 MINUTE READ
September 18, 2024
Location: Peru (Loreto, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Huanuco)
Event:
Peruvian authorities have reported Oropouche virus cases in several regions. As of September 6, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported 930 cases in Peru, an increase from previous years. Oropouche is a viral disease spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and/or sensitivity to light, and are often mistaken for dengue fever. Symptoms usually begin 3-10 days after being bitten and last 3-6 days. About 60% of patients have recurrent symptoms within days to weeks after initial illness resolution. While the illness is usually mild, the Oropouche virus can cause severe neuroinvasive disease. There is no specific treatment for Oropouche. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage as well as their travel alert for more information.
PAHO issued an update on September 6, 2024 , stating that 930 cases of Oropouche have been confirmed in Peru as of August 31, 2024. This update noted that cases were found in the departments of Loreto (454 cases), Madre de Dios (312 cases), Ucayali (148 cases), Huanuco (12 cases), Junin (2 cases), San Martin (1 case), and Tumbes (1 case).
Health Alert: Spread of Oropouche Virus in Peru
By U.S. Mission Lima
5 MINUTE READ
September 18, 2024
Location: Peru (Loreto, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Huanuco)
Event:
Peruvian authorities have reported Oropouche virus cases in several regions. As of September 6, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported 930 cases in Peru, an increase from previous years. Oropouche is a viral disease spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and/or sensitivity to light, and are often mistaken for dengue fever. Symptoms usually begin 3-10 days after being bitten and last 3-6 days. About 60% of patients have recurrent symptoms within days to weeks after initial illness resolution. While the illness is usually mild, the Oropouche virus can cause severe neuroinvasive disease. There is no specific treatment for Oropouche. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage as well as their travel alert for more information.
PAHO issued an update on September 6, 2024 , stating that 930 cases of Oropouche have been confirmed in Peru as of August 31, 2024. This update noted that cases were found in the departments of Loreto (454 cases), Madre de Dios (312 cases), Ucayali (148 cases), Huanuco (12 cases), Junin (2 cases), San Martin (1 case), and Tumbes (1 case).