Risk Factors for Rift Valley Fever

List of Risk Factors for Rift Valley Fever

The list of risk factors mentioned for Rift Valley Fever in various sources includes:

• Mosquito bites
• Mosquito exposure
• Sleeping outdoors at night
• Animal herdsmen
• Abattoir workers
• Veterinarians
• International travel

Risk factors discussion:

Rift Valley Fever: DVRD (Excerpt)

Studies have shown that sleeping outdoors at night in geographical regions where outbreaks occur could be a risk factor for exposure to mosquito and other insect vectors. Animal herdsmen, abattoir workers, and other individuals who work with animals in RVF-endemic areas (areas where the virus is present) have an increased risk for infection. Persons in high-risk professions, such as veterinarians and slaughterhouse workers, have an increased chance of contracting the virus from an infected animal. International travelers increase their chances of getting the disease when they visit RVF-endemic locations during periods when sporadic cases or epidemics are occurring. (Source: excerpt from Rift Valley Fever: DVRD)

Facts About Rift Valley Fever: CDC-OC (Excerpt)

Studies have shown that sleeping outdoors at night in geographical regions where outbreaks occur could be a risk factor for exposure to mosquito and other insect vectors. International travelers increase their chances of getting the disease when they visit RVF-endemic locations during periods when sporadic cases or epidemics are occurring. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Rift Valley Fever: CDC-OC)

About risk factors:

Risk factors for Rift Valley Fever are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Rift Valley Fever makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Rift Valley Fever. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Rift Valley Fever. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center.

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