Outbreak of Oropouche Virus in French Guiana
Oropouche fever is a zoonotic dengue-like syndrome caused by Oropouche virus. In August-September 2020, dengue-like syndrome developed in 41 patients in a remote rainforest village in French Guiana. By PCR or microneutralization, 23 (82.1%) of 28 tested patients were positive for Oropouche virus, documenting its emergence in French Guiana.
Author(s): Gaillet Mélanie, Pichard Clara, Restrepo Johana, Lavergne Anne, Perez Lucas, Enfissi Antoine, Abboud Philippe, Lambert Yann, Ma Laurence, Monot Marc, Demar Magalie, Djossou Felix, Servas Véronique, Nacher Mathieu, Andrieu Audrey, Prudhomme Julie, Michaud Céline, Rousseau Cyril, Jeanne Isabelle, Duchemin Jean-Bernard, Epelboin Loïc, Rousset Dominique
Publishing year: 2021
Pages: 2711-2714
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