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Published on: November 1, 2011
Rift Valley fever in animals and humans: Current perspectives
Cynthia M McMillen1, Amy L Hartman1
1Center for Vaccine Research, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, USA.
Abstract:
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an ecologically complex emerging arboviral disease that causes significant illness in both livestock and people. This review article is designed to assist the reader in understanding the varied aspects of RVF disease in animals and humans. The historical facets of RVF disease, including the evolution of human outbreaks, are presented and discussed. The different clinical presentations of human RVF disease and the underlying causes are then addressed. We explore the exposure and transmission potential of RVF in animals and people. In the concluding section, we discuss the historical role of RVF as a biological weapon. We conclude with an outline of the important unanswered questions for ongoing research into this important zoonotic disease.
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