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Rift Valley fever virus

RVF
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for bleeding or vision changes

Key facts

Family
Phenuiviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
2-6 days
Vaccine
Livestock only
Est. cases tracked
32,312

Symptoms

FeverMuscle painLiver damageBleeding (severe)

Transmission

MosquitoLivestock contact

Prevention

Mosquito controlAvoid sick livestockPPE

Treatment

Supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

Heartland virusToscana virusSandfly fever virusSevere fever with thrombocytopenia virusHeartland-like virusPunta Toro virus
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