22 New Imported Oropouche Virus Cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported 22 additional imported cases of the Oropouche virus.

As of September 17, 2024, the total number of cases reported by five U.S. states to 74.

The state of Florida confirmed this week that eleven counties have reported 70 Oropouche cases involving travel to Cuba, which has reported over 500 cases.

The Miami-Dade area (28) has led Florida in reporting cases. The good news is the weekly trends have been decreasing.

In the Region of the Americas, 9,852 cases were confirmed in 2024.

Brazil remains the most affected country, with 7,931 cases and two deaths. Other currently affected countries include Bolivia, Peru, and recently, the Dominican Republic.

The virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected midges, small insects that usually bite during the day and inhabit humid areas with organic matter and in forested areas.

Regarding mother-to-child transmission, a total of one fetal death and one case of congenital anomaly have been confirmed in Brazil.

The CDC has confirmed there are not approved vaccines targeting Oropouche virus infections.