Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oropouche virus disease (OROV) is mainly spread by the bite of a biting midge but mosquitos are also culprits. (Getty Images) (mrs ...

A potentially deadly virus commonly known as "sloth fever" is sparking new pleas for caution across the United States after Florida reported nine new cases in a week related to international travel — ...

The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, was not seen outside the Amazon until recently. Prior to 2023, only a few hundred cases were recorded annually. But now the virus has been spreading ...

Deadly Virus Hits UK: A fatal malaria-like "sloth virus" has been found in Britain for the first time, prompting the UK's health agency to advise people experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical ...

The UK’s health security watchdog has issued an urgent warning as cases of a deadly malaria-like “sloth virus” were found in Britain for the first time. Three cases of Oropouche virus, which naturally ...

UK health officials have warned travellers returning from areas affected by the Oropouche virus to seek “urgent medical advice” if they experience symptoms of the disease. On 14 August, the UK Health ...

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