Problem

Rift valley fever

Nature:

Rift Valley fever is a viral disease of sheep, cattle, monkeys and rodents and is transmitted to humans by vector mosquito bites. It is not contagious and occurs chiefly in Africa. The symptoms are like those of dengue fever with headache, weakness, fever and sometimes nausea and vomiting. The illness is usually brief and complete recovery is the rule. The disease causes abortions, disease and death in infected herds or flocks (mainly of cattle and sheep).

Related Problems:
West Nile fever
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST