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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a significant zoonotic disease impacting livestock and human health.
  • The RVF virus has a complex life cycle involving mosquitoes, livestock, and humans.
  • RVF can manifest in humans as febrile illness, ocular disease, hemorrhagic fever, or encephalitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key aspects of Rift Valley fever.
  • To highlight the transmission dynamics and health impacts of RVF.
  • To underscore the risk of RVF emergence in new regions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of RVF epidemiology and transmission.
  • Analysis of RVF's impact on veterinary and human health.
  • Assessment of environmental and ecological factors influencing RVF spread.

Main Results:

  • RVF is transmitted from mosquitoes or livestock to humans, with limited human-to-human transmission.
  • Infection can lead to various severe clinical manifestations in humans.
  • There is a substantial risk of RVF spreading to new geographical areas.

Conclusions:

  • Effective control strategies are needed to manage RVF in livestock and prevent human infections.
  • Integrated surveillance and response systems are essential for mitigating RVF emergence.
  • Continued research into RVF transmission is vital for safeguarding animal and human populations.