Orthobunyaviruses are a group of viruses that includes the Oropouche virus, which is different from flaviviruses like dengue and alphaviruses like chikungunya.
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Approximately 60% of people infected with the Oropouche virus become ill, experiencing symptoms of Sloth fever.
Sloth fever is caused by the Oropouche virus, an orthobunyavirus.
Symptoms of Sloth fever include fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.
“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.