21. CNN.com - Rift Valley Fever Death Toll Hits 84 In Saudi Arabia - October 21, 200 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/meast/10/21/saudi.fever.reut/index.html

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22. Preparation Of Rift Valley Fever Contingency Plans Preparation of Rift valley fever Contingency Plans. FAO Animal HealthManual No. 15 By William A. Geering and F. Glyn Davies with http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/Y4140E/y4140e00.htm

Preparation of Rift Valley Fever Contingency Plans FAO Animal Health Manual No. 15 By William A. Geering and F. Glyn Davies with additions by Vincent Martin Published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome 2002 ISBN: 92-5-104821-5 The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Hyperlinks to non-FAO Internet sites do not imply any official endorsement of or responsibility for the opinions, ideas, data or products presented at these locations, or guarantee the validity of the information provided. The sole purpose of links to non-FAO sites is to indicate further information available on related topics. Acronyms and abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1: Suggested format and contents of a national Rift Valley fever contingency plan Nature of the Disease ... Rift Valley fever vaccine sources

23. A080 - RIFT VALLEY FEVER Updated 22/04/2002. Rift valley fever. http://www.oie.int/eng/maladies/fiches/a_A080.htm

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24. WHO: Rift Valley Fever Rift valley fever. Overview. Rift valley fever (RVF), is a zoonosis (a disease whichprimarily affects animals, but occasionally causes disease in humans). http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/factsheets/fs207/en/

English Search Home Countries Health topics ... Multimedia Media centre Location: WHO WHO sites Media centre Fact sheets ... printable version Fact sheet N°207 Revised September 2000 Rift Valley fever Overview Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a zoonosis (a disease which primarily affects animals, but occasionally causes disease in humans). It may cause severe disease in both animals and humans leading to high morbidity and mortality. The death of RVF-infected livestock often leads to substantial economic losses. Since 1930, when the virus was first isolated during an investigation into an epidemic amongst sheep on a farm in the Rift Valley of Kenya, there have been outbreaks in sub-Saharan and North Africa. In 1997-98, there was a major outbreak in Kenya and Somalia. In September 2000, RVF was for the first time reported outside of the African Continent. Cases were confirmed in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. This virgin-soil epidemic in the Arabian Peninsula raises the threat of expansion into other parts of Asia and Europe. Many different species of mosquitoes are vectors for the RVF virus. There is, therefore, a potential for epizootics (epidemics amongst animals) and associated human epidemics following the introduction of the virus into a new area where these vectors are present. This has been demonstrated in the past and remains a concern.

25. Blastomycosis, Valley Fever And Systemic Fungal Diseases In The Dog... ThePetCen Blastomycosis, valley fever, cryptococcosis and other systemic fungal infectionsof dogs. Blastomycosis. valley fever (Coccidioidomycosis). Histoplasmosis. http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/fungal.html

ThePetCenter.com The Internet Animal Hospital Your pet health care website written by veterinarians. Systemic Fungal Diseases in Dogs... Diseases In Disguise Blastomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Histoplasmosis, Lyme Disease and more... The veterinarian looks at the black and white patterns on the viewer in the dim light of the x-ray room. She thinks how unusual this is . . . a four-year old Golden Retriever in the prime of its life, stricken with lung cancer. The radiograph doesn't lie though. The light patches taking up space in what should be dark areas of the dog's lungs literally demand attention, stark and unnatural, like potholes on a busy expressway. How unusual, the doctor muses, to see cancer like this in such a young dog; cancer in the lungs of any dog is almost never seen unless it has metastasized from somewhere else in the body. And to come on so quickly! According to the owners it was happy and energetic as it swam, played fetch and ran with the family just two weeks ago on their vacation. Now the dog has a fever, is losing weight and coughs frequently... the patient is failing fast! Something just doesn't fit. The veterinarian senses an unusual discomfort with her original diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer, a veritable death sentence for this patient. She brings the two x-ray films of the dog’s chest, one taken side-to-side and one front-to-back, into the exam room where four anxious people await the doctor's diagnosis. The depressed Golden Retriever's eyes focus upward on the doctor, ears tuned in to the soft voice. . .

26. Valley Fever, How Tanner Survived This Disease... ThePetCenter.com valley fever . this courageous little Yorkshire Terrier named Tanner was afflictedwith Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever). valley fever IN A DOG http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/Tanner.html

ThePetCenter.com The Internet Animal Hospital Your pet health care website written by veterinarians TANNER'S STORY Valley Fever.... this courageous little Yorkshire Terrier named Tanner was afflicted with Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever). Unfortunately, Tanner's disease was not diagnosed for a number of weeks and even after being seen by a number of veterinarians. Eventually he was taken to Dallas, Texas where the correct diagnosis was made. Tanner began a nine month ordeal of physical therapy and costly medication... but with good veterinary care and extraordinary perseverance by Tanner's owners, the little rascal has now regained almost all of his mobility. Oh yes... his recovery was further hastened by the addition to the family of a second little Yorkie named Max. With Max's prodding and Tanner's invincible spirit, the recovery and eventual happy ending to this case of Valley Fever was accomplished. Congratulations to Tanner, Max and their human partners Marilyn Sue and John M. VALLEY FEVER IN A DOG... A CASE PRESENTATION

27. Valley Fever - The Cure A Remedy for valley fever! There is a remedy for valley fever (Coccidioidomycosis)that works! My dad discovered it in 1947. My http://www.breaman.net/ValleyFeverInfo/

A Remedy for Valley Fever! There is a remedy for Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) that works! My dad discovered it in 1947. My mother's last wish before she passed away was that my dad's discovery not be allowed to die with her. So, here's the story. First, the remedy! How do you take it? A brief background A Critical Incident Case History ... Canine Valley Fever? Check here The information presented on these pages is provided for educational purposes only. There are no warranties either expressed or implied regarding the outcome of the treatment methodology identified herein. As with all health decisions, you should consult with your physician regarding specific treatment plans. Last Updated 03/11/2002 Comments.....

28. Breaman.net: Valley Fever Information July 15, 2003. valley fever information. I searches. The valley feverwebsite is run by my dad and is not affiliated with this weblog. http://www.breaman.net/archives/000030.html

Breaman.net Main July 15, 2003 Valley Fever information I have noticed that there have been some hits on this weblog with regards to Valley Fever, so I am putting this post up there for it to get hit by searches. The Valley Fever website is run by my dad and is not affiliated with this weblog. I am glad to see people hitting his page and getting some valuable information, I just don't want you to be disappointed when you search this weblog and find nothing. The link to the website is here . Please feel free to use this thread to start a comments section for others who search this site, but please refer back to my dad's original site for further information. TrackBack Comments Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? Yes No Comments:

29. MDTravel Health - Rift Valley Fever Rift valley fever. Strict barrier and respiratory precautions are essential whenpatients with suspected Rift valley fever are admitted to the hospital. http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/infectious/rift_valley_fever.html

Rift Valley Fever insect protection measures and to wear gloves and protective garments when handling animal tissues or caring for infected patients. Strict barrier and respiratory precautions are essential when patients with suspected Rift Valley fever are admitted to the hospital. From the World Health Organization (WHO) Rift Valley Fever Fact Sheet From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers' Health Information on Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Fact Sheet on Rift Valley Fever Rift Valley Fever Fact Sheet Rift Valley Fever Distribution Maps ... - Back to Infectious Diseases -

30. Rift Valley Fever: Description, Vector, Mechanisms, Symptoms, Etc. ....... Copyright 2002 Tara K. Harper. All rights reserved. TKH Virology Notes Rift ValleyFever. It is not intended for diagnosis. Rift valley fever. http://www.tarakharper.com/v_rift.htm

Main [ Home Novels Bio Photo Gallery ... Links FAQ [ Writing Queries Agents Publishers ... Books [ Medical Terms ][ Return to Notes on Disease ] TKH Virology Notes: Rift Valley Fever Description Mechanism Outbreaks Location ... Treatment Science and Literary Links for Writers Science and Technical References for Writers NOTE: This file is for information only. It is not intended for diagnosis. Rift Valley Fever Description. An acute, febrile, viral disease that affects livestock (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels) and people. Rift Valley virus is a member of the family Bunyaviridae, genus Phleboviru s. It was first identified in 1931 in East Africa during major epizootics of sheep and cattle, but remained an unclassified arbovirus described as flu-like with occasional retinitis. Prior to 1977, it was considered primarily a veterinarian's disease. It wasn't until the Marburg filovirus attained international attention that Rift Valley fever was also identified as a cause of human hemorrhagic fever. Next topic Top of file Location Eastern and southern Africa, most countries of sub-Saharan Africa, and Madagascar.

31. Valleyfeversurvivor.com Fact 36 describes more of the racespecific consequences of valley fever, Facts 37 and 38 discuss the dangers of valley fever during pregnancy and the http://www.valleyfeversurvivor.com/

Home Frequently Asked Questions Facts and Commentary VF Misconceptions ... Our Store With Memorial Day approaching we would like to take this time to thank and show our support for all veterans and miltiary personnel for their sacrifices to keep America safe. Please click here for important information for all veterans attempting a disability claim due to Valley Fever. Please take our new Arizona Quick Poll if you were in Arizona during November 2003 or beyond. Updates May 22, 2003: We have cited passages from the Code of Federal Regulations that can be an important part in veterans' legal efforts to achieve a disability rating with the highest percentage warranted. We hope that our legal information for veterans can be of some assistance. May 5, 2003: Four new facts have been added to our Facts and Commentary page . Fact #36 describes more of the race-specific consequences of Valley Fever, Facts #37 and #38 discuss the dangers of Valley Fever during pregnancy and the possibiity of birth defects, and Fact #39 describes the prostate and testicular problems Valley Fever can cause for men. April 5, 2004:

32. Valley Fever valley fever By Holly. This page is about valley fever. valley fever iswhat Esperanza s mother, Ramona Ortega, had when she was ill. http://www.promotega.org/msc00007/valley.html

Home Book Review Characters About the Author ... About Us Valley Fever By Holly This page is about Valley Fever. Valley Fever is what Esperanza's mother, Ramona Ortega, had when she was ill. The medical name for Valley Fever is coccidioidomycosis. It is often called cocci(pronounced KOK-SEE) for short. The name of the fungus, which causes valley fever or cocci, is Coccidioides immitis. The cocci fungus lives as a saprophyte in a sort of hibernation state in a dry, alkaline soil. When weather and moisture conditions are favorable, the fungus blooms and forms many tiny spores, which lie dormant in the soil until they are stirred up by the wind, by cars, by excavation, etc. and become airborne. The medical name for valley fever comes from the first word of the name of the fungus- Coccidioides. These very light, microscopically small (2 to 4 microns) spores called arthrospores can float invisibly in the air for long periods of time, and they can be blown by the wind over great distances- many miles. When a susceptible human that is not immune inhales these airborne spores, they contaminate the lungs and cause an infection (pneumonia). Blacks, Filipinos and perhaps some other Asians are more likely to have the disease. Animals can also get Valley Fever- especially dogs, horses, cattle, and llamas. Cats are rarely infected. Now you know a little about Valley Fever!

33. Defra, UK - Disease Surveillance And Control - Notifiable Diseases - Rift Valley Rift valley fever. Animals affected. Rift valley fever is an infectious zoonoticdisease affecting sheep, goats, and cattle. History and spread of the disease. http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/rift_valley_fever.ht

Skip navigation Animal health and welfare Home Contact Defra About Defra News ... Notifiable diseases > Rift Valley Fever Rift Valley Fever Animals affected Rift Valley Fever is an infectious zoonotic disease affecting sheep, goats, and cattle. History and spread of the disease First discovered in Kenya in 1931, it is characterised by a short incubation period, fever, hepatitis, high morbidity in lambs less than one week of age, and high abortion rates.The disease is caused by the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) virus, a member of the genus Phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae and the disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.Limited to Africa in earlier years, it causes enormous waste of livestock, especially in wet conditions. In 2001 Rift Valley Fever also occurred in Saudi Arabia and the Yemen. It is a list A OIE disease The human form of the disease, although rarely fatal, causes temporary incapacitation and physical misery. An outbreak in South Africa in 1951 was estimated to have infected 20,000 people and killed 100,000 sheep and cattle. In Egypt in 1977 there were 18,000 human cases of this disease with 698 deaths.. There have also been outbreaks of the disease in the Nile Delta, Egypt in 1978 and 1993, the lower Senegal River basin of Mauritania in 1987, and a large epidemic in Kenya and Tanzania in 1997 and 1998. The outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in south-western Saudi Arabia and Yemen in 2000- 2001 was the first outside Africa.

34. RIFT VALLEY FEVER RIFT valley fever. Etiology. Rift valley fever is caused by a threestrandedRNA virus in the Phlebovirus genus of the family Bunyaviridae (11). http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/gray_book/FAD/rvf.htm

BACK MENU NEXT PART IV FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASES RIFT VALLEY FEVER (Infectious enzootic hepatitis of sheep and cattle) Definition Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an arthropod-borne (primarily mosquito), acute, febrile, viral disease of sheep, cattle, and goats (4). The disease in these species is characterized by high abortion rates, high mortality in neonates, and hepatic necrosis (6). Humans are highly susceptible. Symptoms in humans in most cases are those of an acute undifferentiated febrile disease; severe cases (about 1 percent) resemble a dengue-like disease (18) accompanied by hemorrhage, meningoencephalitis, retinopathy, and sometimes death (10). Etiology Rift Valley fever is caused by a three-stranded RNA virus in the Phlebovirus genus of the family Bunyaviridae (11). All isolates are serologically similar. Detection of differences between isolates requires RNA fingerprinting. Rift Valley fever virus is inactivated by lipid solvents, detergents, and low pH. At neutral or alkaline pH in the presence of protein such as serum, the virus can remain viable for up to 4 months at 4 o C. Specimens stored below

35. RIFT VALLEY FEVER RIFT valley fever (Infectious enzootic hepatitis of sheep and cattle). Rift Valleyfever virus is inactivated by lipid solvents, detergents, and low pH. http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/gray_book/Handheld/rvf.htm

RIFT VALLEY FEVER (Infectious enzootic hepatitis of sheep and cattle) Definition Etiology Host Range Geographic Distribution ... FAD Table of Contents Definition top Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an arthropod-borne (primarily mosquito), acute, febrile, viral disease of sheep, cattle, and goats (4). The disease in these species is characterized by high abortion rates, high mortality in neonates, and hepatic necrosis (6). Humans are highly susceptible. Symptoms in humans in most cases are those of an acute undifferentiated febrile disease; severe cases (about 1 percent) resemble a dengue-like disease (18) accompanied by hemorrhage, meningoencephalitis, retinopathy, and sometimes death (10). Etiology top Rift Valley fever is caused by a three-stranded RNA virus in the Phlebovirus genus of the family Bunyaviridae (11). All isolates are serologically similar. Detection of differences between isolates requires RNA fingerprinting. Rift Valley fever virus is inactivated by lipid solvents, detergents, and low pH. At neutral or alkaline pH in the presence of protein such as serum, the virus can remain viable for up to 4 months at 4 o C. Specimens stored below

36. Valley Fever: The Family Veterinarian valley fever is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidiodies immitis whichlives in the soil of the arid deserts of the southwestern United States. http://www.familyvet.com/valley.htm

VALLEY FEVER INFORMATION VALLEY FEVER is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidiodies immitis which lives in the soil of the arid deserts of the southwestern United States. The fungus produces spores, which if inhaled from the soil or dust can cause the infection. The disease cannot be transmitted from an infected animal to other animals or to people in most cases. Most animals that inhale the spores do not become infected, and many become resistant to infection. There are two main forms of the disease; a primary form which generally involves the lungs and manifests as fever, cough, and loss of appetite. The other form, known as the disseminated form, can involve bone, joints, skin and other organ systems. This form is much more difficult to treat. CLINICAL SIGNS include; fever, joint swelling, weight loss, cough, skin abscesses, lameness, pain, seizures, and incoordination. Diagnosis is made through blood tests, X-rays, biopsy, or other tests depending on areas affected. TREATMENT consists of long term Nizoral therapy (or some related drugs) which is taken in pill form. Other treatments are available for more severe cases. Treatment is a slow process and may take over a year in some cases. Follow-up testing is required to monitor the success of the therapy. This testing is extremely important if your pet is to be cured. Some pets with the disseminated form may not be cured, although long term therapy may control the illness in many

37. Entrez PubMed Click here to read Genetic reassortment of Rift valley fever virus in nature. MeSHTerms Human; Reassortant Viruses/genetics*; Rift valley fever virus/genetics*; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1

38. Entrez PubMed Rainfall and epizootic Rift valley fever. MeSH Terms Animals; Cattle; CattleDiseases/epidemiology; Kenya; Rain*; Rift valley fever/epidemiology*; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=3

39. Valley Fever valley fever affects many people in Arizona. Find out what valley feveris, how to know if you have it, and what to do about it. valley fever. http://phoenix.about.com/library/weekly/aavalleyfevera.htm

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40. Coccidioidomycosis Fact Sheet Coccidioidomycosis(valley fever). (*PDF version) for printing. Whatis coccidioidomycosis? Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease http://health.utah.gov/els/epidemiology/epifacts/cocci.html

DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology Communicable Disease ... UDOH Public Health Lab C occidioidomycosis (Valley fever) (*PDF version) for printing. What is coccidioidomycosis? Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling spores of a fungus called Coccidioides immitis . The disease starts out as a respiratory illness and may progress to a persistent infection. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is the most severe form of the disease and is often fatal. Who gets coccidioidomycosis? Anyone who is present near dust-producing activities where soil or other materials contaminated with C. immitis are present can get coccidioidomycosis if enough spores are inhaled. People of African or Asian descent, pregnant women and people who are immunocompromised are at increased risk for developing disseminated coccidioidomycosis. C. immitis

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