Map: Areas in the Americans with reported cases of Oropouche (see larger map)
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread through the bites of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes.
Symptoms of Oropouche include headache, fever, muscle aches, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, chills, or sensitivity to light. Severe cases may result in neuroinvasive disease such as meningitis.
Symptoms typically start 3-10 days after being bitten and last 3-6 days. Most people recover without long-term effects. There is no specific treatment for Oropouche.