Detection of Oropouche and Punta Toro Virus Infections by Enhanced Surveillance, Panama, 2023–2024

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: María Chen-Germán, Claudia González, Dimelza Araúz, Celestino Aguilar, Melanie Vega, Oris Chavarría, Ambar Moreno, Erika Santiago, Danilo Franco, Elimelec Valdespino, Jessica Góndola, Mayla Pinedo
+7 more Domicio Espino, Tamara Salcedo, Leticia Franco, Nicanor Obaldía, Blas Armién, Alexander A. Martínez, Brechla Moreno
DOI: 10.3201/eid3201.251224
Cited by: 2
References: 10

Abstract

Enhanced arboviral surveillance in Panama revealed an Oropouche virus case, 5 months before the 2025 national outbreak, in samples that tested negative for routinely screened arboviruses. Subsequent contact tracing identified an additional case of Punta Toro virus. Our findings highlight the importance of expanding diagnostic efforts to identify circulating arboviruses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vector-Borne Animal Diseases Viral Infections and Vectors Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
114–117
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN