Rift Valley fever is a major viral zoonosis in Africa that affects humans and several domestic animal species.
Is it true that Rift Valley fever is a major viral zoonosis in Africa that affects humans and several domestic animal species?
Yes. Rift Valley fever is widely documented across scientific literature as a major viral zoonosis in Africa that impacts both human populations and multiple domestic animal species.
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The retrieved papers consistently characterize Rift Valley fever as a viral zoonotic disease present across Africa, affecting both humans and domestic ruminants such as cattle, sheep, goats, and camels. All relevant literature supports the claim, with no papers providing refutation.
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Ibrahim, M., Schelling, E., Zinsstag, J., Hattendorf, J., Andargie, E., & Tschopp, R. (2020). Sero-prevalence of brucellosis, Q-fever and Rift Valley Fever in humans and livestock in Somali region, Ethiopia. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.01.31.928374
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Swanepoel, R. & Paweska, J. T. (2011). Rift Valley fever. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198570028.003.0043
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F, T. & T, R. (2024). A Review of Rift Valley Fever: Its Epidemiology and Economic Impact on Livestock. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.23880/oajvsr-16000267
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BE, D., KN, G., B, B., & AD, L. (2026). Opportunities and challenges for countermeasures against Rift Valley fever virus: A quintessential One Health pathogen.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014645
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S, S., A, A., I, F., C, F., B, M., S, Y., O, S., NA, K. T., & N, O. (2026). Continental assessment of Rift Valley fever in dromedary camels: Systematic review and Meta-analysis, 1977-2025.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106154
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J, N., V, S., SJ, R., G, K., J, O., EA, M., D, R., K, R., MK, G., RM, G., R, S., D, M., DK, B., H, F., & DW, H. (2026). Seroprevalence of Rift Valley fever virus and factors associated with exposure in south-central Uganda.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-026-13923-1
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J, O., L, N., B, A., IO, O., FL, O., I, O., GB, K., B, N., C, N., A, T., W, O., W, A., LF, O., O, S., DN, O., A, O., S, O., R, O., M, M., C, K., & RF, B. (2026). Rift Valley fever seroprevalence and associated factors in non-vaccinated livestock (cattle and small ruminants) in Arua, Lira and Apac districts, Uganda.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05853-6
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The retrieved papers consistently characterize Rift Valley fever as a viral zoonotic disease present across Africa, affecting both humans and domestic ruminants such as cattle, sheep, goats, and camels. All relevant literature supports the claim, with no papers providing refutation.
- Is Rift Valley fever a major viral zoonosis in Africa affecting humans and domestic animals?
- Does Rift Valley fever impact humans and various domestic animals as a major viral zoonosis in Africa?
- Is it true that Rift Valley fever is a major viral zoonosis in Africa affecting both humans and domestic animals?
- Does Rift Valley fever affect humans and several domestic animal species as a major viral zoonosis in Africa?
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