Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also has the capacity to infect humans. RVF outbreaks in eastern Africa are closely associated with periods of heavy rainfall and RVF forecasting models and early warning systems have been developed to … [Read more...]
One World, One Health
March 29, 2009 By
The consequences of emerging infectious diseases (EID) can be catastrophic. For example, estimates show that H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has already cost over US$20 billion in economic losses. If it causes an influenza pandemic, it could cost the global economy around US$2 … [Read more...]
Climate models predict increased risk of precipitations in the Horn of Africa for end of 2008
January 2, 2009 By
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is an arthropod-borne viral disease associated with high rates of abortion and neonatal mortality in ruminants and infl uenza-like illness in humans that may progress to neurologic, ocular, or hemorrhagic disease and death. The vast majority of human infections result from … [Read more...]
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