Rift Valley fever virus
| Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:12:38 IST | |
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| Disease name | Rift Valley fever virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D, A |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is an arthropod borne viral disease characterized by abortion and high mortality rates of new-born animals. Young animals are mostly affected, suffering fever, weakness, gastro-intestinal disease and sudden death. RVF is a zoonotic disease, causing non-fatal flu-like symptoms and liver disease in humans. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/rift-valley-fever/ |
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