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Rift Valley Fever

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral illness that affects both animals and humans. It is caused by a virus in the family Bunyaviridae and is mostly found in Africa, with outbreaks reported in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Madagascar. RVF primarily affects animals such as sheep, goats, and cattl…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 29× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral illness that affects both animals and humans. It is caused by a virus in the family Bunyaviridae and is mostly found in Africa, with outbreaks reported in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Madagascar. RVF primarily affects animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle, causing high mortality rates in young animals and abortions in pregnant animals. Humans can also become infected through contact with infected animals or mosquito bites. The symptoms of RVF in humans vary, but can include fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can lead to hemorrhagic fever and death. Veterinary healthcare professionals play a vital role in preventing and controlling outbreaks of RVF. Regular monitoring and testing of animals, vaccination, and appropriate disposal of animal remains are some of the measures that can be taken to prevent or contain RVF outbreaks. Awareness, education, and public health strategies aimed at reducing human exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments are also crucial in preventing the spread of the virus. Overall, it is important for veterinary healthcare professionals to remain vigilant and implement measures aimed at preventing and controlling RVF outbreaks, as this can help to reduce the impact of the disease on both animals and humans.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 29 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

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Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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