OROPOUCHE VIRUS

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OROPOUCHE VIRUS

• Caused by virus obtained from midge bites
• Increased risk of infection in rural forested
  areas during rainy periods
• Symptoms
• Fever, headache, and joint/muscle pain
• Severe cases causing brain swelling can occur
• Countermeasures Prevent midge bites
• Use the DOD Insect Repellent System