Please review the attached Health Advisory concerning
an increase in Oropouche virus disease in South America and the Caribbean. Biting
midges, often called “no-see-ums” and possibly certain
mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting the virus from an infected
person to an uninfected person.
In the US and Europe in 2024, travel-associated cases have
been identified in travelers returning from Cuba and Brazil. No cases of
Oropouche have been detected in New Jersey travelers.
Between January 1 and August 1, 2024,
more than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus disease were reported in the Americas,
including two deaths and five cases of vertical transmission associated with
fetal death or congenital abnormalities.
The attached message contains recommendations
for healthcare providers, information on testing, and considerations for travel.
This information has been broadcast to: Community Health Centers(FQHCs); Health Care Providers; Dentists; Dermatologists; ICPs; Infectious Disease; Internist/Critical Care; Medical Society; Neurologists; Nurses; OB/GYNs; Occupational Med; Ophthalmologists; Other Specialties; Other-Health Care Providers; Pediatricians; Primary Care/Family Practice; Surgeons; Administration; Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Emergency; Infection Control; Medical Affairs/Staff ; Nursing/Patient Care Services; Security; _All Notifications; Local Boards of Health;