Several South American and Caribbean countries reported outbreaks of Oropouche from late 2023–2024.
Oropouche can spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy or newborn around birth.
Biting midges are tiny flies, sometimes called “no-see-ums,” that can spread Oropouche.
Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites when traveling to areas at risk for Oropouche.
For Professionals
Interim guidance for clinical management of pregnant women with Oropouche.
Know the symptoms, diagnostic test, and treatment for patients with Oropouche virus disease
Clinical considerations for possible sexual transmission of Oropouche virus disease.
Clinical guidance for evaluating and managing infants born to pregnant women with Oropouche.
Testing, case definitions, and reporting information for public health departments