Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 15 December 2024, a total of 11,695 cases of Oropouche virus disease (OROV) have been reported in Brazil. Cases have been reported in 22 states with Amazonas and Espirito Santo most severely affected. Four deaths associated with OROV have been reported, with four more under investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 24 November 2024, a total of 9,563 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Brazil. Most cases have been reported in the Amazonas (3,231 cases) followed by Espirito Santo (1,763 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 8,258 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Brazil since the start of the year. The northern states have been most affected. One fetal death and one congenital anomaly have been reported associated with the infection. Other cases are currently being investigated.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
On 3 August 2024, the authorities in Brazil reported a fetal death due to Oropouche virus disease. Eight additional cases of possible vertical transmission (from pregnant woman to their unborn baby) of Oropouche virus disease are still under investigation in Brazil.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 25 July 2024, a total of 7,236 and two deaths have been reported in 2024. These are the first recorded deaths from Oropouche virus disease. Six cases of possible vertical transmission (from pregnant woman to their baby) of Oropouche virus disease are under investigation.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 16 July 2024 a total of 6,976 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported since the start of the year. Brazil have recently reported two suspected cases of vertical transmission of the virus (spread of the virus from pregnant women to their baby). These cases are still under investigation.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
Between 1 January and 25 February 2024, Oropouche virus disease cases were detected in the state of Amazonas (1,821), Rondônia (172), Acre (51) and Roraima (12). Travellers are advised to avoid insect bites.
