Open AccessSerologic evidence of silent Rift Valley fever virus infection among occupationally exposed persons in northern Nigeria
Author(s) -
Arthur Obinna Oragwa,
Faith Chinasa Oragwa,
Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of infection in developing countries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.322
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 2036-6590
pISSN - 1972-2680
DOI - 10.3855/jidc.15367
Subject(s) - rift valley fever , livestock , serology , veterinary medicine , medicine , environmental health , virology , geography , virus , antibody , immunology , forestry
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease caused by RVF virus (RVFV) and transmitted primarily by mosquitoes and contact with fluids and tissues of infected animals. First described in Kenya, it has spread to many African countries and beyond. In humans, it is sometimes misdiagnosed because the symptoms resemble those of influenza and/or malaria. Butchers, abattoir workers, and livestock keepers have the highest risk of infection.