{"id":2333625,"date":"2024-08-29T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-issues-warning-as-sloth-fever-arrives-in-us-from-south-america\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:14:49","slug":"cdc-issues-warning-as-sloth-fever-arrives-in-us-from-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-issues-warning-as-sloth-fever-arrives-in-us-from-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC Issues Warning as &#8216;Sloth Fever&#8217; Arrives in US from South America"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcdc-issues-warning-as-sloth-fever-arrives-in-us-from-south-america%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2333625&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Health officials in the\u2063 United States\u2063 are raising\u200b concerns about the Oropouche virus, commonly referred to as &#8220;sloth fever,&#8221; \u2062which has been detected in Florida and New York, primarily connected to\u2064 travelers from Cuba. So far, 30\u200c cases have been reported in Florida and one in New \u200cYork, while Europe has\u2064 recorded 19 cases this \u2062summer, mainly linked to Cuban travel.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has \u200bconfirmed over 8,000 cases of \u200bthe virus in\u200b various South\u200b American countries and noted two deaths. The CDC is particularly\u200d cautious regarding \u200dthe potential impacts of the virus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/of-course-democrats-support-abortion-on-demand-until-the-moment-of-birth\/\" title=\"Democrats unequivocally support a woman&#039;s right to choose abortion throughout pregnancy.\">pregnant \u200cwomen<\/a>, as there are alerts about possible congenital issues linked to\u2064 the infection.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of\u200c the \u200bvirus\u200d include fever, muscle pain, \u200dand headaches,\u2064 with some experiencing recurring\u2064 symptoms. The CDC urges\u2063 pregnant women\u200c to avoid traveling to outbreak areas \u200band is developing strategies for rapid \u200cdetection and response to the virus in the U.S. Health experts emphasize the need for more \u2063understanding of the virus and its implications for fetal health.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Health experts are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-lost-all-credibility-on-social-distancing-after-biden-celebrations\/\" title=\"Dems Lost All Credibility On Social Distancing After Biden Celebrations\">raising red flags<\/a> as what is commonly known as &ldquo;sloth fever&rdquo; has gained a foothold in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Oropouche virus has been detected in two states, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/what-is-sloth-fever-oropouche-virus-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Florida officials said they have spotted 30 cases, all connected with travelers from Cuba.<\/p>\n<p>One case was diagnosed in New York state, also linked to travel from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/disease-x-breakout-matter-not-according-chief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cuba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/health\/2024\/08\/28\/sloth-fever-oropouche-virus-symptoms-treatments-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a>, Europe has had 19 cases this summer, with &nbsp;12 in Spain, five in Italy and two in Germany. One case involved travel to Brazil; all the rest were linked to travelers returning from Cuba.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>According to the federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/wr\/mm7335e1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, as of August, more than 8,000 cases of sloth fever have been confirmed in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Peru.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC said that &ldquo;two deaths and vertical transmission associated with fetal death and possible congenital malformations in Brazil have raised concerns about the threat of Oropouche virus to human health.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-johnson-plans-to-seek-fda-authorization-for-its-single-dose-vaccine\/\" title=\"Johnson &amp; Johnson Plans To Seek FDA Authorization For Its Single-Dose Vaccine\">federal health officials<\/a> say. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m2YmzHbxYb\">https:\/\/t.co\/m2YmzHbxYb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBC News (@NBCNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCNews\/status\/1828549335413391580?\">August 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One expert stressed that pregnant women may face the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mysterious-disease-outbreak-among-children-spreads-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worst dangers<\/a> of infection.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is much we still do not know about the Oropouche virus but one of the main concerns arising from the current outbreak is its potential harmful effects on unborn fetuses,&rdquo; Enny Paixao, associate professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lshtm.ac.uk\/newsevents\/news\/2024\/expert-comment-oropouche-outbreak-across-south-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The risks of Oropouche virus infection to fetal development remain uncertain and require closer scrutiny,&rdquo; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC said it is watching the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We want to be at high alert and respond quickly to make sure that we are protecting the health of pregnant moms everywhere,&rdquo; CDC Director Mandy Cohen told CBS.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. C&eacute;line Gounder, a CBS medical contributor, noted, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re still at the very beginning of understanding that virus.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The CDC said on its website that humans contract the disease after being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cdc-rules-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-mysterious-arizona-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bitten<\/a> by midges, a small form of fly, or mosquitos.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC said most people infected have &ldquo; fever, myalgia, and headache&rdquo; and also suffer from &ldquo;arthralgia, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and rash.&rdquo; Some have had recurring symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC said pregnant women should consider postponing trips to areas where there are outbreaks of sloth fever.<\/p>\n<p>The agency said it is &ldquo;currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response to Oropouche virus disease cases in the United States.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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CBS reports that the virus has been identified in two states, with Florida officials confirming 30 cases linked to travelers from Cuba. Additionally, one case was reported in New York state, also associated with travel from Cuba. The Washington Post noted that Europe has seen 19 cases this summer\u201412 in Spain, five in Italy, and two in Germany\u2014most of which were connected to individuals returning from Cuba.<\/p>\n<p>As of August, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 8,000 confirmed cases of sloth fever across Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Peru. The CDC highlighted concerns regarding two deaths and instances of vertical transmission leading to fetal death and potential congenital malformations in Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>In recent months, more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have contracted this bug-borne virus. An expert emphasized that pregnant women may be particularly at risk: \u201cThere is much we still do not know about the Oropouche virus but one of the main concerns arising from the current outbreak is its potential harmful effects on unborn fetuses,\u201d stated Enny Paixao from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC is closely monitoring the situation to ensure protection for pregnant women nationwide. Dr. C\u00e9line Gounder remarked on our limited understanding of this virus so far. According to CDC information on their website, humans typically contract Oropouche after being bitten by midges or mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms commonly include fever, muscle pain (myalgia), headaches along with joint pain (arthralgia), diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and rashes; some patients experience recurring symptoms as well. The CDC advises pregnant women consider delaying travel to areas experiencing outbreaks of sloth fever while they develop a rapid detection and response plan for Oropouche virus disease cases within the United States<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2333626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MOsquito.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5097,39677,38304,39676,38259],"class_list":["post-2333625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cdc","tag-health-warning","tag-infectious-disease","tag-sloth-fever","tag-south-america"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/MOsquito.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2333625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2333625"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2333625\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2333626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2333625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2333625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2333625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}