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- fiabhras Rift Valley Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- fiabhras Ghleann na Claise Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- RVF | Rift Valley fever
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- Definition viral zoonosis [ IATE:758942 ] due to Rift Valley Virus transmitted to humans through inoculation, for example via a wound from an infected knife or through contact with broken skin, or through inhalation of aerosols produced during the slaughter of infected animals, from the bites of infected mosquitoes or by haematophagous (blood-feeding) flies Reference COM-Terminology Coordination, based on:WHO. Rift Valley fever, http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rift-valley-fever [27.8.2018]
- Comment To date, no human-to-human transmission of RVF has been documented, and no transmission of RVF to health care workers has been reported when standard infection control precautions have been put in place.Reference: WHO. Rift Valley fever, http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rift-valley-fever [27.8.2018] See also:- infection with Rift Valley fever (related) [ IATE:853381 ]