As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge across India, from flu waves like H3N2 to sporadic viral fevers and lingering COVID-19 cases, distinguishing between these common infections is essential for ...

A potentially deadly virus commonly known as "sloth fever" is sparking new pleas for caution across the United States after Florida reported nine new cases in a week related to international travel — ...

Most people treat a fever as nothing serious thinking it will pass with rest, fluids, or a pill from the chemist. But doctors warn that ignoring fever or taking medicines without proper advice can ...

There are some illnesses you hear about that you know the basics of. But then there are those that you have no flipping clue about: Meet sloth fever. This virus is making headlines after 21 Americans ...

A potentially deadly virus known as “sloth fever” has US officials on alert after Florida reported 20 travel-related cases, including nine last week. Oropouche virus is spread through the bites of ...

A new review tracks expanding chikungunya transmission, chronic sequelae, diagnostics, and prevention advances through 2025.

A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba contracted the virus in recent ...

U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have come home infected with Oropouche virus, an illness known as “sloth fever.” The virus causes flu-like symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headaches, rash, ...

A disease commonly found in the Caribbean and Amazon basin of South America is spreading to the United States, reports the CDC. Is it coming close to Ohio? Here's what to know about sloth fever. What ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...