CDC Issues Warning as ‘Sloth Fever’ Arrives in US from South America
Health experts are raising red flags as what is commonly known as “sloth fever” has gained a foothold in the United States.
The Oropouche virus has been detected in two states, according to CBS.
Florida officials said they have spotted 30 cases, all connected with travelers from Cuba.
One case was diagnosed in New York state, also linked to travel from Cuba.
According to The Washington Post, Europe has had 19 cases this summer, with 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.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
