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The Ministry of Health in Panama reports that there were 230 cases of oropouche fever in the regions of Darien and East Panama during the week ending 8 March 2025.
The affected districts and towns are Pinogana, Santa Fe, Cémaco, Chepigana, Chepo and Pacora.
In the week ending 1 March 2025, 1 death occurred from oropouche virus disease.
Oropouche fever is caused by Oropouche virus (OROV) which is transmitted by midges and mosquitoes. Large outbreaks of oropouche fever can occur.
Symptoms typically start 4–8 days after being bitten, and can include fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, or sensitivity to light.
Most people recover after a week without long-term effects. Severe illness is very rare, but can result in meningitis.
Treatment is supportive. There is no vaccine for Oropouche fever.
There is a possibility that OROV can be transmitted to babies during pregnancy.
All travellers to endemic regions are potentially at risk of Oropouche fever and should be aware of this infection.
Travellers developing a fever and/or flu-like symptoms either during or on return home from travel to outbreak areas are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
