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Oropouche Virus Outbreak in CubaHow is the Oropouche virus affecting Cuba as it spreads through the country for the first time?
Stephanie Lindgren
(North Carolina State University)
Although regular outbreaks of Oropouche virus (OROV) disease occur in several countries in South America and the Caribbean, Cuba's first OROV outbreak occurred in May 2024.
In May, 2024, an outbreak of the Oropouche virus (OROV) was reported in two provinces in Cuba. This virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites and causes symptoms such as fever, nausea, chills, and even meningitis. OROV cases have increased throughout South and Central America and spread to new countries, including Cuba, due to climate change and other factors. Response to this outbreak in Cuba includes vector control and disease surveillance.
Objectifs pédagogiques
- Describe the structure and epidemiology of the Oropouche virus.
- Describe the timeline of the outbreak in Cuba.
- Describe economic, social, and environmental factors which influence the outbreak in Cuba.
- Describe implications of this outbreak for both Cuba and other countries.