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Prelims level: Oropouche Fever
Why in the News?
Brazil has reported the first deaths from Oropouche fever.
About Oropouche Fever
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Symptoms:
- Symptoms are similar to those of dengue fever and typically begin between four to eight days after the bite.
- Common symptoms include:
- Sudden onset of fever
- Headaches
- Body aches
- Chills
- Joint stiffness
- Nausea and vomiting (occasionally)
- Most patients recover within seven days, and severe cases are rare.
- There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
Treatment and Prevention
- There is no specific vaccine or antiviral treatment for Oropouche fever.
- Treatment is usually symptomatic, focusing on relieving fever and pain.
- Preventative measures include avoiding bites from midges and mosquitos by using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and using insect nets.
PYQ:[2010] Widespread resistance of malarial parasites to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to develop a malarial vaccine to combat malaria. Why is it difficult to develop an effective malaria vaccine? (a) Malaria is caused by several species of Plasmodium |
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