Oropouche fever

31.07.2024

Oropouche fever

Why in the news?

Two people in the Brazilian state of Bahia were the first people to die from Oropouche fever, the country’s health ministry reported July 25, 2024.

About Oropouche fever:

• It is an emerging zoonotic arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche Virus (OROV).
• It was first discovered in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955.

Transmission of the Oropouche fever

• It is spread to humans through the bite of an infected midge (often through the bite of the Culicoides paraensis midge) or mosquito.
• Factors such as urbanization, deforestation, and climate change contribute to the proliferation of its vector, escalating the risk of transmission.
• There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the disease  to date.

Symptoms of the fever

• Symptoms of the disease are similar to dengue and typically start between four and eight days after the bite.
• The onset is sudden, and symptoms usually include fever, headaches, pain, chills, joint stiffness and sometimes nausea and vomiting.

Treatment of the fever

• There are no vaccines and specific treatment for Oropouche fever.
• Medical care aims to control the symptoms and help with recovery.

                                                                  Source: Indian Express

Ques :- With reference to Oropouche fever, consider the following statements:

1. It is caused by the Oropouche Virus.

2. It spreads to humans through the bite of an infected midge.

3. It was first discovered in Trinidad and Tobago.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.All three

D.None

Answer C