New guidance on Oropouche that has recently been published on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. These updates are based on a recent publication in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal that describes a patient diagnosed with Oropouche, who had Oropouche virus and viral RNA in bodily fluids, including semen. This evidence suggests that there could be sexual transmission. CDC will continue to review all available data, work closely with partners to obtain additional data regarding the likelihood of sexual transmission, and update prevention recommendations as needed.
There has been no known spread of Oropouche virus through sex to date, however, virus in semen has been associated with sexual transmission of other infectious diseases. Therefore, people traveling to, or having traveled to, an area with a Level 1 or 2 Travel Health Notice may want to take steps to prevent spread through sex. People can use condoms or not have sex using the time frames noted on the CDC’s Preventing Oropouche web page.
Additional Information
- Preventing Oropouche | Oropouche | CDC (for the general public)
- Oropouche: Causes and How It Spreads | Oropouche | CDC (for the general public)
- Oropouche Virus and Possible Sexual Transmission | Oropouche | CDC (for healthcare providers)
