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ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY

The Rise of Oropouche Virus

Oropouche virus is an arthropod-borne virus that has been primarily endemic to the Amazon region. The incidence of Oropouche virus disease has significantly increased over the past few years, and recent outbreaks have been reported in areas without previous endemic transmission and have led to fatalities and vertical transmission resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes.