Oropouche virus disease

**Definition:** A disease caused by an infection with Oropouche virus. This disease is characterised by fever, headache, neck and back pain, joint pain, or photophobia. This disease may also present with bronchitis, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain or burning sensations all over the body. Transmission is through the bite of an infected mosquito or midge. Confirmation is by detection of the Oropouche virus specific antibodies in a serum sample.

**Long definition:** Oropouche virus disease is an urban febrile arboviral disease with a flu-like symptoms widespread in South America

**Inclusions:** - Oropouche fever