Doctor Warns Of 'Sloth Fever' As 19 Europeans Fall Sick: Symptoms, Risks, And What To Do If Infected (www.ibtimes.co.uk)

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A warning has been issued to the European Union after an increase in the number of cases of the oropouche virus, also known as "sloth fever."

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[-] CoffeeJunkie@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago

It spreads very slowly.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Disappointed that it doesn't turn you into a sloth. I'd be able to hang out in the trees all day if I got it.

[-] Waveform@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

"Patients are generally encouraged to rest, stay hydrated, and use over-the-counter pain relievers[...]"

Sounds like you turn yourself into a sloth... Where you do it is up to you, I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Sloths can hang onto a branch for hours and sleep while they do it. They also have their own little ecosystem involving a moss and a moth that only grow on the back of sloths. That's what I want for my life.

[-] Waveform@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Wow, that's crazy. My ecosystem only has microdenizens; I can't image what it would be like to go macro. Good luck making your dreams come true =☆

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It turns you into a party animal...a very slow one...

[-] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 months ago

not again

[-] random_character_a@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Nnnnnnnnoooooooottttttt aaaaaaggggggaaaaaiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnn

[-] qaz@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

OP (rosschie@lemdro.id), only posts news articles of 3 sites (not a single comment or other post).

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this post was submitted on 15 Aug 2024

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