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Mpox
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus MPXV
COVID-19
The typical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever and a cough that may progress to pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties
Avian influenza (bird flu)
An infection in birds caused by several strains of influenza A virus and some of these strains have spread from wild birds to domestic poultry
Rabies
Rabies is transmitted to humans usually by a bite or scratch from an infected animal (usually a dog) and almost always fatal once symptoms appear
Oropouche virus disease
Oropouche virus disease is an arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) spread to humans mainly through the bite of an infected midge
Recent Argentine haemorrhagic fever Outbreaks
Argentine haemorrhagic fever in Argentina
As of 13 September 2025, a total of 373 suspected cases of Argentine haemorrhagic fever (AHF) and 49 confirmed cases, including three deaths, have been reported in Argentina in 2025. Confirmed cases have been reported in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Santa Fe. Please see UKHSA guidance on AHF for further details.
