hey everyone welcome back to the channel today we're diving into an important Health topic the Ora push virus also known as sloth fever this lesser-known virus has been causing outbreaks in parts of Latin America and it's time to learn more about it so let's get started the Ora push virus is a mosquito born disease that is spreading across countries in South and Central America it's named after the aush river in Trinidad and is part of a group of viruses called called [Music] [Music] orthobicupola exp erence a sudden onset of high fever headaches muscle and joint pains and in some cases a skin rash in more severe cases it can lead to neurological complications though this is rare the virus has earned the nickname sloth fever because some researchers believe sloths act as a natural reservoir for the virus meaning they carry it without falling ill the virus is likely transmitted to mosquitoes that then bite sloths and humans spreading the illness while the virus isn't new it was first first identified in the 1950s it has seen an alarming rise in recent outbreaks this has sparked concerns among Public Health experts as the virus continues to spread in urban populations where there are more people for the virus to infect there's also a worry that climate change and deforestation are contributing to the spread of the virus by disrupting ecosystems unfortunately there is no specific treatment or vaccine for the aush virus at the moment the best way to prevent is to avoid mosquito bites use insect repellent wear protective clothing and make sure your home is mosquito proof it's also important to reduce standing water where mosquitoes breed to sum it up while the Ora push virus might not be as well known as some other mosquito born illnesses it's something we need to keep on our radar especially as global warming continues to affect mosquito habitats stay safe out there and if you're traveling to affected areas take the necessary precautions thanks for watching if you found this video helpful give it a thumbs up subscribe for more Health updates and drop a comment if you have any questions stay informed stay healthy and see you in the next video