
Sloth fever unlikely to spread via mosquitoes in Southeastern U.S.
May 12, 2026
In 2024, “sloth fever” hit the news cycle as a new public health threat: The virus was found in people who’d recently traveled to Cuba, and the serious health risks associated with the disease prompted concern about whether it could spread ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: FMEL, Mosquito, Sloth Fever