sloth fever virus Oro virus sloth fever is a viral illness caused by the orpo virus it's primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America Central America and the Caribbean the virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes and midges while it's named sloth fever sloths are not the primary reservoir for the virus instead it's believed to circulate among various animals including Birds rodents and Poss possibly sloths symptoms of sloth fever can vary but often include fever headache muscle aches joint pain nausea and vomiting rash swollen lymph nodes in severe cases the virus can lead to complications such as entis inflammation of the brain currently there's no specific treatment for sloth fever the focus is on managing symptoms and providing supportive care if you're experiencing symptoms consistent with Sloth fever it's important to seek medical attention to reduce your risk of Contracting sloth fever take the following precautions avoid mosquito bites wear long sleeved clothing and pants use insect repellent and stay indoors during Peak mosquito activity hours travel safely if you're traveling to areas where sloth fever is prevalent take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and consult with a health care professional before your trip if you have concerns about your risk of sloth fever consult with a healthc care provider for personalized advice