Outbreak of Oropouche Virus in French Guiana

Oropouche fever is a zoonotic dengue-like syndrome caused by Oropouche virus. In August-September 2020, dengue-like syndrome developed in 28 of 41 patients in a remote rainforest village in French Guiana. By PCR or microneutralization, 23 (82.1%) of 28 tested patients were positive for Oropouche virus, documenting its emergence in French Guiana.

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Oropouche fever, caused by Oropouche virus, has recently emerged in a remote rainforest village in French Guiana, affecting a significant number of patients with dengue-like symptoms. This highlights a potential new outbreak of the virus in the region.