Stephen J. Schueler, M.D.

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Rift Valley Fever Transmission

Facts about the transmission of Rift Valley fever:

  • The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that feed on domestic animals.
  • It can also be passed to humans from the blood or body fluids of infected animals.

Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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