Oropouche Virus Arrives in Europe Again

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recently highlighted cases of Oropouche virus disease in Europe that are linked to international travel, as noted in their Communicable Disease Threats Report.
As of July 25, 2025, the ECDC has reported that Germany confirmed one imported case of Oropouche virus disease. This case involved a person who had traveled to Dominica between January 24 and February 7, 2025.
France also reported one imported case in an individual who visited Brazil in March 2025.
Additionally, the United Kingdom recorded three imported cases among travelers returning from Brazil during March and April 2025.
Throughout 2024, there were a total of 44 imported cases of Oropouche reported in EU countries, with Spain accounting for the highest number at 23 cases. Most cases had a travel history to Cuba, and one case was linked to Brazil.
The ECDC assesses the risk of infection for EU/EEA citizens traveling to countries in the Americas affected by the Oropouche as moderate.
They state, "The likelihood of human exposure to Oropouche virus in the EU/EEA is considered very low. This is despite the potential for further cases to be imported, as the competent vectors typically found in the Americas are absent from continental Europe.'
'To date, there has been no reported secondary transmission. Therefore, the risk of locally acquired Oropouche virus disease in the EU/EEA is low.'
In the United States, there were 103 cases of Oropouche fever reported in individuals in Florida who had traveled to an endemic area, such as Cuba, in 2024.
As of July 31, 2025, there are no Oropouche vaccines available.
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