EMERGING CONCERN: EPIDEMIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND CONTROL OF OROPOUCHE FEVER
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Epidemiology, Oropouche fever, Clinical Diagnosis, Biological Vector Control.Abstract
Oropouche Fever, caused by an arbovirus, has stood out as one of the main public health problems in the tropical regions of Latin America, especially in the Amazon region of Brazil. This emerging virus, which is becoming increasingly prevalent, recognized as one of the most important etiological agents of fever in the region, with a significant spread to other regions. Rapid transmission in urban areas and the lack of accurate diagnostics and effective vaccines underscore the need for a deeper understanding of the disease. This study aims to perform an integrative review on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and control of Oropouche fever, highlighting the most recent evidence and identifying gaps in current knowledge. An integrative literature review was conducted, using PRISMA guidelines, to identify and analyze studies published between 2019 and 2024 on Oropouche virus. The PubMed, Scopus, SciELO and LILACS databases were used in the search for relevant scientific articles, using key terms such as "Oropouche Fever", "Epidemiology", "Clinical Diagnosis", "Biological Control of Vectors". The results show that the transmission of OROV involves multiple vectors, with significant challenges in diagnosis due to the overlap of symptoms with other arboviruses. In addition, the lack of vaccines and specific treatments highlights the urgent need for new interventions. In addition, vector control measures proved to be insufficient, reflecting the high vulnerability of the affected populations. It is concluded that, in order to effectively control Oropouche fever, continuous efforts in research are necessary, as well as the development of public health policies aimed at the prevention and management of the disease, especially in endemic regions.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Carine Vitoria Lemes da Silva, Maria Emília Barbosa de Oliveira, Gleison Lucas Santos do Nascimento, Liniker Andrade Oliveira, Vinícius Andrade Oliveira, Lara Samanta Barbosa RIbeiro, Cecília Maria Rodrigues de França, Alexandre Lopes dos Santos, Daniel Rodrigues Furtado, Gabriela Brandão Silva de Carvalho Lopes, Cynthia Rayelle de Arruda Porto, Mariana Carvalho Moreira, Bruno Bibiano de Oliveira, Rodrigo Daniel Zanoni
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