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Nicoletta Lanese

'Sloth virus' reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?

A close-up of a midge.

Oropouche virus disease, a Zika-like illness that spreads in the Americas, has been detected in Europe for the first time, affecting people in Spain, Italy and Germany.

Meanwhile, officials are investigating whether the germ may cause poor outcomes in pregnancy, similar to those associated with Zika virus.

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