Canadian Medical Guide > Organisms > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Bunyaviridae > Phlebovirus > Rift Valley fever virus Terms and Definitions




Rift Valley fever virus

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: infection = RIFT VALLEY FEVER

Rift Valley fever virus Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Gondola Banff »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »