BE ALERT: Disease Known As Sloth Fever Could Appear In Texas

Concerns by US health official's have been raised about a disease known as Oropouche virus, which is also called Sloth Fever. Here's what is known at the time of writing.

First Cases Of Sloth Fever Identified In Nation

As reported by USA Today, the disease known as the Oropouche virus was recently found in the United States. The sickness was first discovered in 1955 in the nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The sickness also spreads in a very simple way, from bites from a midge or a mosquito.

At the time of writing, cases of the sickness have been detailed in the state of Florida and New York. However, there more concerns in regards to pregnant women that the sickness harms greatly.

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The Effects Of Sloth Fever On Individuals And Pregnant Women

USA Today stated the symptoms of Sloth Fever, which begin to happen three to ten days after a person contracts the virus:

- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Eye redness
- Fatigue
- Fever headaches
- Light Sensitivity
- Muscle and Joint Pain
- Rash
- Stiffness
- Stomach Pain
- Vomiting

In addition, women who are pregnant have the chance of giving the child they are carrying the disease in question. Sloth fever has sadly cause the death of an unborn child, and four cases of Microcephaly, which is a birth defect.

Additionally at the time of writing, no cases have been reported in the state of Texas. But it's important to be aware that if you start experiencing any of the symptoms listed to go to a doctor immediately.