Rift Valley Fever

Rift Valley Fever is a viral disease common in East Africa that is transmitted from animals to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

The disease was first discovered in the 1930s in the Rift Valley of Kenya, which is where it gets its name. Rift Valley fever virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, especially the Aedes mcintoshi and Aedes ochraceus species.

The main carriers of the virus in nature are domestic cattle, sheep, goats and camels. Humans become infected when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. Infection can also occur through contact with the blood or tissues of infected animals.

In humans, Rift Valley fever causes flu-like symptoms: high fever, chills, severe headaches, muscle and joint pain, and nausea. Some patients may develop severe complications such as meningitis, encephalitis, blindness, and hemorrhage. The fatality rate for Rift Valley fever is about 1-2%.

To prevent the disease, it is important to protect against mosquito bites in endemic regions, especially during the rainy season when vector activity is highest. They also vaccinate livestock to prevent the spread of the virus among domestic animals. If symptoms appear, you should immediately seek medical help. There is no specific treatment for Rift Valley fever; symptomatic therapy is used.

Rift Valley fever is a common infectious disease in East Africa that is transmitted from animals to humans through mosquito bites. The name of the disease comes from the name of the region where it was first discovered - the Rift Valley.

The symptoms of Rift Valley fever are similar to those of the flu, however, it has its own characteristics. The disease begins with high fever, headache, muscle pain and weakness, as well as chills. In some cases, there may be nausea and vomiting.

The main source of infection are animals - sheep, goats, buffaloes and others. However, a person can become infected if they are in contact with animals infected with Rift Valley fever or if they are bitten by mosquitoes that carry the virus.

Antibiotics are used to treat Rift Valley fever. However, to prevent infection, it is important to take precautions such as wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent, and not being outdoors when mosquitoes are active.

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