Rift Valley Fever | 疾病管制署傳染病

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Rift Valley fever (RVF) is caused by Rift Valley fever virus, which is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa. Rift Valley fever virus is carried by mosquitoes and can spread to people and animals, including cows, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels.

RVF most often affects domestic animals including livestock and causes severe illness, pregnancy loss and death in the animals. RVF creates a major economic burden in affected areas as raising animals for milk and meat is an important source of income for many people.

People usually get RVF through contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues of infected animals in areas where the virus is found. This can happen when people perform the following activities without taking steps to prevent infection[1]: