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Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
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Oropouche virus disease
Oropouche virus disease is an arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) spread to humans mainly through the bite of an infected midge
Outbreaks
Oropouche virus disease in Panama
As of 16 November 2024, the Ministry of Health have reported the first human case of Oropouche virus disease in Panama during 2024. Please see our Oropouche virus disease in brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Caqueta
Meta
Oropouche virus disease in Colombia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 74 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Colombia during 2024.
La Paz
Pando
Oropouche virus disease in Bolivia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 356 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Bolivia during 2024.
Oropouche virus disease in Ecuador
As of 15 October 2024, two cases of Oropouche virus disease have been confirmed in Ecuador. These are the first locally acquired cases reported in the country.
Oropouche virus disease in Guyana
As of 25 September 2024, Oropouche virus disease has been reported from Guyana.
Oropouche virus disease in Dominican Republic
On 28 August 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Dominican Republic confirmed human cases of Oropouche virus disease had been reported.
Oropouche virus disease in Peru
As of 16 July 2024 a total of 287 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported since the start of the year. Brazil have recently reported two suspected cases of vertical transmission of the virus (spread of the virus from pregnant women to their baby). These cases are still under investigation.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 16 July 2024 a total of 6,976 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported since the start of the year. Brazil have recently reported two suspected cases of vertical transmission of the virus (spread of the virus from pregnant women to their baby). These cases are still under investigation.
Oropouche virus disease in Cuba
As of 24 June 2024, human cases of Oropouche virus have been confirmed in nine provinces and 23 municipalities of Matanzas, Mayabeque, Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila, Holguín, Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos.
