272 human cases of OROV found across 14 states in Brazil
Mostly found among the urban population
Higher epidemic potential in its urban cycle
Migration of people may contribute to its spread to new locations
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4 genera of NHPs found among 4 Brazilian states
4 midge and mosquito species identified in 3 states in Brazil
21 cases among sloths were collected in 1 state
5 species classified as “other” were found in 2 states
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Predominantly found in the moist, tropical forest biome
Amazon Rainforest and Mata Atlântica forest
Smallest distribution of cases detected among the desert
Exacerbated by deforestation
Changing weather patterns
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