Dr. Francisco Durán, the national director of Hygiene and Epidemiology in Cuba, described the current epidemiological situation in the country as "complex" due to the co-circulation of multiple viruses, including influenza, dengue, and oropouche.
During the latest update, the specialist confirmed that there has been a significant increase in cases of the oropouche virus. He explained that although it was considered relatively benign, recent experiences have shown that this disease can lead to severe complications in some patients, as reported by the Cuban News Agency.
Durán noted that there have been reports of patients who have suffered up to three relapses in a single month, experiencing recurrent symptoms of general malaise and fever.
Oropouche fever is caused by the bite of the Culex and Culicoides mosquitoes, and in countries like Brazil, very severe cases have been reported with complications including meningoencephalitis.
He added that continuous monitoring of these viruses is in place, and measures for prevention and control have been intensified to mitigate the spread and effectively treat those affected.
However, he recently acknowledged that the country lacked the resources to combat the mosquito through fumigation campaigns, which further complicated the epidemiological situation in Cuba.
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