Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oropouche virus disease (OROV) is mainly spread by the bite of a biting midge but mosquitos are also culprits. (Getty Images) (mrs ...

Much like the coronavirus, sloth fever, or Oropouche virus, has been around for decades, yet it has managed to fly under the radar in the public eye. Now, health officials have begun warning of its ...

Summer vacations to tropical destinations promise sun, fun, and memories. But some travelers are bringing home an unwelcome souvenir that’s gaining attention among health experts. The Oropouche virus, ...

A tropical virus nicknamed "sloth fever" has been detected in the UK for the first time, after three travellers returning from Brazil tested positive. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed ...