A mosquito-borne species of the PHLEBOVIRUS genus found in eastern, central, and southern Africa, producing massive hepatitis, abortion, and death in sheep, goats, cattle, and other animals. It also has caused disease in humans.
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under BUNYAVIRIDAE 1981-90; was see under ARBOVIRUSES 1975-80; was see under ARBOVIRUS 1965-74; was see under ARBORVIRUSES 1963-64
Online Note
use ARBOVIRUSES to search RIFT VALLEY FEVER VIRUS 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under BUNYAVIRIDAE 1981-90; was see under ARBOVIRUSES 1975-80; was see under ARBOVIRUS 1965-74; was see under ARBORVIRUSES 1963-64
A mosquito-borne species of the PHLEBOVIRUS genus found in eastern, central, and southern Africa, producing massive hepatitis, abortion, and death in sheep, goats, cattle, and other animals. It also has caused disease in humans.
