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La fiebre de Oropouche: una enfermedad reemergente en las Américas
Oropouche fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical areas of Latin America; causing fever, headache, muscle pain and rash. In Honduras, understanding Oropouche fever and its impact on public health is
Andrea Nicolle Núñez Pagoaga +7 more
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An international study on emerging arboviral infections and blood safety
Abstract Background Emerging and re‐emerging arboviral infections are a risk to blood safety. We conducted an international survey on how blood establishments respond to current and future arbovirus threats. Study Design and Methods A questionnaire on arbovirus donor deferral strategies, pathogen reduction, and donation screening was distributed to ...
Piya Rajendra +40 more
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Oropouche virus (OROV) is an emerging arbovirus endemic in Latin America and the Caribbean that causes Oropouche fever, a febrile illness that clinically resembles some other arboviral infections.
David A. Schwartz +2 more
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What are the vector species of the Oropouche virus?
Here, we review the timeline of Oropouche virus (OROV) detection in various hematophagous Diptera, from 1955 to date, including mosquitoes and midges. All vector competence experiments also are described. The results suggest that Culicoides are the primary vectors.
Constância Flávia Junqueira Ayres +3 more
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Oropouche virus (OROV) is an emerging pathogen which causes Oropouche fever and meningitis in humans. Several outbreaks of OROV in South America, especially in Brazil, have changed its status as an emerging disease, but no vaccine or specific drug target is available yet.
Utpal Kumar Adhikari +3 more
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Unveiling the Molecular Profile and Antiviral Potential of Costus arabicus L. Against Zika Virus
Analysis of the chemical profile and antiviral potential of Costus arabicus L. extracts. ABSTRACT Widely used in Brazilian folk medicine, Costus arabicus L. (Canarana) is a herbaceous plant with promising pharmacological potential. Here, we profile the molecular composition of extracts from different plant organs and evaluate their in vitro activity ...
Alice Rhelly V. Carvalho +9 more
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Iquitos Virus in Traveler Returning to the United States from Ecuador
We describe the case of a returned traveler to the United States from Ecuador who had an acute febrile illness, initially diagnosed as Oropouche fever. This illness was later confirmed to be a rare infection with Iquitos virus, a related bunyavirus that
Katherine Baer +10 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Black flies (Simuliidae) are globally distributed blood‐feeding arthropods and vectors of viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens to many animal species, including humans. We investigated the occurrence of selected vector‐borne pathogens in black flies in South Moravia, Czech Republic, and evaluated their possible role in the ...
Silvie Šikutová +10 more
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Investigation of a Q fever outbreak in a Scottish co-located slaughterhouse and cutting plant [PDF]
Outbreaks of Q fever are rare in the UK. In 2006, the largest outbreak of Q fever in Scotland occurred at a co-located slaughterhouse and cutting plant with 110 cases.
Pollock, K.G.J. +7 more
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Arrival of Oropouche Virus in a Nonendemic Area in Northeastern Brazil, 2024
ABSTRACT Orthobunyavirus oropoucheense (OROV) causes Oropouche fever, which exhibits symptoms similar to those of other arboviral diseases. Although it has historically been restricted to the Amazon region, the virus has recently spread to other areas of Brazil.
Jean P. M. Nascimento +14 more
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