Oropouche virus disease is an emerging infectious disease in Central and South America

oroa virus disease ovd is a rapidly emerging infectious disease caused by the orusa virus a member of the peruna veridi family this disease is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected culicoides midges especially culicoides paranis although mosquitoes like clex quink fasciatus may also play a role in transmission it is mainly found in Central and South America particularly in the Amazon region where it poses a significant Public Health concern the symptoms of ovd usually begin after an incubation period of 4 to 8 days and resemble those of other tropical diseases such as Denay fever these symptoms include sudden onset of high fever severe headache muscle and joint pain chills itchy rash nausea and vomiting and sensitivity to light while these symptoms typically last 3 to 6 days and often resolve on their own some patients may experience recurrent episodes of fever and discomfort that can persist for weeks or even months in rare cases severe complications such as menitis or incilius may occur especially in individuals with weakened immune systems the primary root of transmission of ovd is through the bite of infected culicoides midges which acquire the virus from feeding on Infected animals such as monkeys sloths or Birds human-to-human transmission is extremely rare occurring mainly in laboratory settings or via contaminated blood diagnosis of ovd relies on laboratory tests such as reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction rtpcr to detect viral RNA or serological test to detect antibodies migm and IGG against the virus due to the similarity in symptoms with other diseases like Deni Chikungunya or zika laboratory confirmation is crucial unfortunately there is currently no specific antiviral treatment for ovd care is mainly supportive including pain and fever relief and maintaining hydration preventive measures focus on reducing exposure to midges by using insect repellants protective clothing bed nets and eliminating mid breeding sites vector control and public awareness are essential in areas at risk for outbreaks in conclusion or a pooch virus diseases in emerging infectious disease in Central and South America while it is typically mild its potential for severe complications makes prevention and awareness crucial in endemic regions it is important for healthc care providers and communities to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of ovd