Sloth Fever Emerges as New Health Concern in the United States

A rare tropical disease known as "sloth fever" is causing alarm among health officials as cases begin to appear in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Florida has documented 20 cases, while New York has confirmed one case, all linked to international travel.

A little known disease called "sloth fever" is causing concern across the U.S. Sara Lee Kessler reports.

The Oropouche virus, which causes sloth fever, has been detected in travelers returning from Cuba and other parts of. . .