Africa: Rift Valley Fever - What It Is, How It Spreads and How to Stop It

Africa: Rift Valley Fever - What It Is, How It Spreads and How to Stop It

Analysis - Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers.

Rift valley fever: What it is, how it spreads and how to stop it

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers.

Rift Valley fever: what it is, how it spreads and how to stop it

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers. As a researcher, I have contributed to several studies on this mosquito-borne virus. So, what exactly is Rift Valley fever, how it is treated, and how it can be controlled? What is Rift Valle…

Quick takes: Disappointing CMV vaccine data, vaccine recs for upcoming climate meeting, Rift Valley fever in Senegal

So far there have been 277 confirmed cases and 22 deaths in Senegal's Rift Valley fever outbreak.