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Valley Fever Epidemic by David Filip, Sharon Filip, 2008-07-01 Pumpkin Fever (Sweet Valley Twins) by Francine Pascal, 1997-09-08 Spring Fever (Sweet Valley High, Super Edition) by Francine Pascal, 1987-03-01 Enduring Miracles: Surviving the Effects of Valley Fever by Afton Zapata, 2008-01-31 The Official Valley Fever Survivor Medical Glossary by David Filip, 2008-08-19 Dance Fever (Sweet Valley Jr. High No. 28) by Francine Pascal, 2001-04-10 Silicon Valley Fever: The Growth of High-Technology Culture by Everett M. Rogers, Judith K. Larsen, 1984-03 Little Skiff Copes With Valley Fever by Dany Pierard-Deviche, 2009-11-16 Rift Valley Fever (Contributions to Epidemiology and Biostatistics) by Workshop On Rift Valley Fever, 1981-03 Recognizing Rift Valley Fever (Fao Animal Health Manual) by F. Glyn Davies, 2003-12 Valley Fever: Webster's Timeline History, 1900 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2010-03-10 Preparation of Rift Valley Fever Contingency Plans (Fao Animal Health Manual,) by W. A. Geering, 2002-01 The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Rift Valley Fever by James N. Parker, Icon Health Publications, 2002-08-26 Silicon Valley Fever: Growth of High-Technology Culture by Everett M. Rogers, Judith K. Larsen, 1986-04

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1. Valley Fever Facts
   valley fever. valley fever is an emerging and sometimes deadly fungusinfection. The valley fever What is valley fever? valley fever is  
   http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/valley.html
   
   Extractions: What is valley fever? Valley fever is another name for the sometimes deadly infection coccidioidomycosis. It is called valley fever because the organism that causes it is commonly found in the soil of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. Valley fever usually affects the lungs. When it affects other parts of the body, it is called disseminated valley fever. What is the infectious agent that causes valley fever? Valley fever is caused by Coccidioides immitis

2. Valley Fever Vaccine Project Of The Americas
   The disease is explained and lists information on the project to develop a vaccine. Includes extensive information about the disease.  
   http://www.valleyfever.com/
   
   Extractions: Project Links Other related sites Valley Fever Primer An in depth look that answers most of your questions Project Update Slide Presentation - from Project Director Richard Hector, July 2003 T hese people are among the thousands who have suffered from Valley Fever. Read how it affected their lives, why they support a vaccine, and what you can do to help. This page was sponsored by Griffin Communications

3. Valley Fever
   What is valley fever? valley fever is primarily a disease of the lungs thatis common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.  
   http://vfce.arl.arizona.edu/ValleyFever/valley_fever.htm
   
   Extractions: What is Valley Fever? Valley Fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis , which grows in soils in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming and other activities. In susceptible people and animals, infection occurs when a spore is inhaled. Within the lung, the spore changes into a larger, multicellular structure called a spherule. The spherule grows and bursts, releasing endospores which develop into spherules. Valley Fever symptoms generally occur within three weeks of exposure. Valley Fever is not a "contagious" disease, meaning it is not passed from person to person. Second infections are rare. DIAGRAM OF LIFE CYCLE Spherule form (top half) multiplies in the lungs; mycelia (bottom half) grow in the soil

4. Valley Fever Center For Excellence
   Para leer en Español. valley fever is primarily a disease of the lungs thatis common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.  
   http://vfce.arl.arizona.edu/
   
   Extractions: Para leer en Español Valley Fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides sp. , which grows in soils in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming and other activities. In susceptible people and animals, infection occurs when a spore is inhaled. Within the lung, the spore changes into a larger, multicellular structure called a spherule. The spherule grows and bursts, releasing endospores which develop into spherules. Valley Fever symptoms generally occur within three weeks of exposure. Valley Fever is not a "contagious" disease, meaning it is not passed from person to person. Second infections are rare. Valley Fever can be a serious illness. It is estimated that there are about 100,000 cases in the southwestern U.S. each year, most of which resolve on their own. In patients with serious complications from the disease and those with immunosuppression (including AIDS and organ transplants), diagnosis and treatment is often complicated and expensive, and current therapy is sometimes inadequate to cure patients. Additionally, many visitors from regions where Valley Fever is not endemic develop Valley Fever after returning home from the Southwest, and their physicians may not be familiar with the disease.

5. Valley Fever Vaccine Project Of The Americas
   valley fever has long plagued and mystified - man. The technical namefor valley fever is Coccidioidomycosis, or Cocci for short.  
   http://www.valleyfever.com/whatis.htm
   
   Extractions: Medical Director, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital T he technical name for Valley Fever is Coccidioidomycosis, or "Cocci" for short. It is caused by Coddidioides immitis , a fungus somewhat like yeast or mildew which lives in the soil. The tiny seeds, or spores, become wind-borne and are inhaled into the lungs, where the infection starts. Valley Fever is not contagious from person to person. It appears that after one exposure, the body develops immunity. Valley Fever is a sickness of degree. About 60 percent of the people who breathe the spores do not get sick at all. For some, it may feel like a cold or flu. For those sick enough to go to the doctor, it can be serious, with pneumonia-like symtoms, requiring medication and bed rest.

6. Rift Valley Fever - A Disease That Can Spread With The Wind
   A mosquitoborne virual disease leading to serious economic losses in livestock, particularly sheep. Transmission, symptoms, related links.  
   http://www.fao.org/NEWS/1998/rvf-e.htm
   
   Extractions: Rift Valley fever - a disease that can spread with the wind Rift Valley fever (RVF) - one of the priority diseases identified for attention by FAO's Emergency Prevention System ( EMPRES ) - is a mosquito-borne virus disease affecting ruminant animals and humans. It can cause very serious economic losses in livestock, particularly sheep. Goats, cattle, camels, Asian water buffaloes and possibly some wild antelopes are also susceptible. RVF was first described in the Rift Valley of Kenya in the early 1930s but it is now endemic in restricted sites throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. Epidemics of the disease typically occur in cycles of five to 20 years. Recent major outbreaks hit Egypt in the late 1970s and Senegal and Mauritania in 1987. Because mosquitoes are easily carried long distances by wind, RVF has the potential to spread rapidly to new countries and even to new continents. The first sign of an epidemic of RVF is normally numerous abortions by pregnant sheep. An exceptionally high mortality rate in new-born sheep and goats is typical, with 90 percent of lambs and kids dying after showing little more than fever, lack of appetite and weakness. In older animals, the illness can also cause vomiting, blood-stained discharge from the nose, diarrhoea and jaundice. Older animals and cattle generally recover.

7. 1998 - Rift Valley Fever In Mauritania
   EMC disease outbreak news from 1998  
   http://www.who.int/emc/outbreak_news/n1998/nov/n10nov1998.html
   
   Extractions: An outbreak of Rift Valley fever has occurred in the Aioun area, in south-eastern Mauritania. There have been 300-400 human cases (febrile disease), including 6 deaths between 15 and 30 September (some with haemorrhage and icterus). The latter were aged between 14 and 40 years, and all were from areas where goats, sheep, cattle and camels are raised. In the Assaba area, 2 patients were admitted to hospital; both died. The epidemic peaked in late September/early October, and the most recent case was reported around 25 October. Rift Valley fever virus has been isolated from 2 samples (1 postmortem) at the Pasteur Institute in Dakar (Senegal). Livestock were also severely affected (with up to 100% abortion rates for some species), which will have serious economic consequences for the population. The Ministry of Health has issued recommendations, and is carrying out investigations with the support of WHO and FAO. Go to the Outbreak News index Page top CSR Home WHO Home ...

8. Rift Valley Fever
   Rift valley fever. Scientists are learning that the key to predicting certain epidemics like Rift valley fever in Africa or Hanta virus  
   http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/17apr_rvf.htm
   
   Extractions: Listen to this story via streaming audio , a downloadable file , or get help April 17, 2002: On the dusty savannahs of eastern Africa, where livestock sustain the economy, about twice a decade an epidemic whips through to decimate the herds. Nearly all of the pregnant animals spontaneously lose their fetuses. Among those already born the lambs and kids the mortality rate can reach 90 percent. It's called Rift Valley fever. Humans can be infected as well, either through mosquitoes that carry the disease, or by handling infected tissue. Few die, but the illness can cause serious complications: meningoencephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and lesions of the retina, which leave victims with at least some permanent loss of vision. During the most recent and devastating outbreak in 1997-98, an embargo banned exports of East African meat for one and a half years. Above : Rift Valley fever was first identified during the 1930's when it struck residents of Kenya's great Rift Valley, pictured here. [

9. Valley Fever
   valley fever. Written by Monique Benoist. valley fever, or Coccidioidomycosis, is a serious fungal disease cause by dimorphic  
   http://www.bullmastiff.com/mutual/valley fever.htm
   
   Extractions: VALLEY FEVER Written by: Monique Benoist Valley Fever, or Coccidioidomycosis, is a serious fungal disease cause by dimorphic soil fungus, Coccidioides immitis , and is somewhat similar clinically to tuberculosis. The suffering is not limited to humans. Like people, dogs are very susceptible to Valley Fever. Dogs primarily contract Valley Fever in the low desert regions of Arizona, New Mexico, Southwestern Texas, Nevada and parts of California, such as the Central Valley, Bakersfield, and San Diego County. Dogs contract Valley Fever by inhaling spores distributed by wind and construction, digging in the dirt, or uprooting plants. Soil that is being trenched, graded, or bulldozed increases the risk of spores in the air. Noticing the symptoms is the key to saving your dogs life. It can start out in different forms. One being that it involves the respiratory tract/pulmonary system (lungs and airways) or cutaneous (pertaining to the skin). The Pulmonary form may be a mild infection with symptoms typical of a common cold. Coughing, lack of appetite, etc. If the primary form goes unnoticed and untreated the infection can continue to develop and disseminate to other areas, such as bones, joints, nervous system, kidney and liver.

10. Valley Fever Center For Excellence
    Para leer en Español. valley fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides sp., which  
    http://www.arl.arizona.edu/vfce
    
    Extractions: Para leer en Español Valley Fever is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides sp. , which grows in soils in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, farming and other activities. In susceptible people and animals, infection occurs when a spore is inhaled. Within the lung, the spore changes into a larger, multicellular structure called a spherule. The spherule grows and bursts, releasing endospores which develop into spherules. Valley Fever symptoms generally occur within three weeks of exposure. Valley Fever is not a "contagious" disease, meaning it is not passed from person to person. Second infections are rare. Valley Fever can be a serious illness. It is estimated that there are about 100,000 cases in the southwestern U.S. each year, most of which resolve on their own. In patients with serious complications from the disease and those with immunosuppression (including AIDS and organ transplants), diagnosis and treatment is often complicated and expensive, and current therapy is sometimes inadequate to cure patients. Additionally, many visitors from regions where Valley Fever is not endemic develop Valley Fever after returning home from the Southwest, and their physicians may not be familiar with the disease.

11. CNN.com - Rift Valley Fever Kills 6 More In Saudi Arabia; Death Toll Now 52 - Oc
    http://www.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/meast/10/02/saudi.virus.ap/index.html

12. Special Pathogens Branch-CDC: Diseases-Rift Valley Fever
    Arenaviruses. Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. Filoviruses. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Hendra Virus Disease. Lassa Fever. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis. Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever. Nipah Virus Encephalitis. Rift valley fever. Tickborne Encephalitis Rift valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that affects domestic animals (such as  
    http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/rvf.htm
    
    Extractions: Bowen and T. G. Ksiazek Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that affects domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels) and humans. RVF is most commonly associated with mosquito-borne epidemics during years of unusually heavy rainfall. The disease is caused by the RVF virus, a member of the genus Phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. The disease was first reported among livestock by veterinary officers in Kenya in the early 1900s. Where is the disease found? Go to map showing RVF distribution RVF is generally found in regions of eastern and southern Africa where sheep and cattle are raised, but the virus also exists in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa and in Madagascar. In September 2000, a RVF outbreak was reported in Saudi Arabia and subsequently Yemen. These cases represent the first Rift Valley fever cases identified outside Africa. RVF virus primarily affects livestock and can cause disease in a large number of domestic animals (this situation is referred to as an "epizootic"). The presence of an RVF epizootic can lead to an epidemic among humans who are exposed to diseased animals. The most notable epizootic of RVF, which occurred in Kenya in 1950-1951, resulted in the death of an estimated 100,000 sheep. In 1977, the virus was detected in Egypt (probably exported there in infected domestic animals from Sudan) and caused a large outbreak of RVF among animals and humans. The first epidemic of RVF in West Africa was reported in 1987 and was linked to construction of the Senegal River Project. The project caused flooding in the lower Senegal River area and altered interactions between animals and humans resulting in transmission of the RVF virus to humans.

13. Rift Valley Fever Facts
    Rift valley fever. Rift valley fever is a fevercausing viral disease thataffects livestock and humans in Africa. What is Rift valley fever?  
    http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/rift.html
    
    Extractions: What is Rift Valley fever? Rift valley fever is a fever-causing disease that affects livestock (including cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats) and humans in Africa. It is named after a trough stretching 4,000 miles from Jordan through eastern Africa to Mozambique. Rift Valley fever is spread mainly by infected mosquitoes and appears most often during years of heavy rainfall. Where is Rift Valley fever found?

14. Special Pathogens Branch-CDC: Diseases-Rift Valley Fever
    Rift valley fever What is Rift valley fever? Go to top of page. These casesrepresent the first Rift valley fever cases identified outside Africa.  
    http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec800074de
    
    Extractions: Bowen and T. G. Ksiazek Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that affects domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels) and humans. RVF is most commonly associated with mosquito-borne epidemics during years of unusually heavy rainfall. The disease is caused by the RVF virus, a member of the genus Phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. The disease was first reported among livestock by veterinary officers in Kenya in the early 1900s. Where is the disease found? Go to map showing RVF distribution RVF is generally found in regions of eastern and southern Africa where sheep and cattle are raised, but the virus also exists in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa and in Madagascar. In September 2000, a RVF outbreak was reported in Saudi Arabia and subsequently Yemen. These cases represent the first Rift Valley fever cases identified outside Africa. RVF virus primarily affects livestock and can cause disease in a large number of domestic animals (this situation is referred to as an "epizootic"). The presence of an RVF epizootic can lead to an epidemic among humans who are exposed to diseased animals. The most notable epizootic of RVF, which occurred in Kenya in 1950-1951, resulted in the death of an estimated 100,000 sheep. In 1977, the virus was detected in Egypt (probably exported there in infected domestic animals from Sudan) and caused a large outbreak of RVF among animals and humans. The first epidemic of RVF in West Africa was reported in 1987 and was linked to construction of the Senegal River Project. The project caused flooding in the lower Senegal River area and altered interactions between animals and humans resulting in transmission of the RVF virus to humans.

15. This Page Has Been Removed. - Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
    US State Department. Pan American Health Organization. World Health Organization.The page Outbreak of Rift valley fever—Kenya and Somalia has been removed.  
    http://www.cdc.gov/travel/val_fevr.htm
    
    Extractions: Importing food, plant, animal products U.S. State Department Pan American Health Organization World Health Organization The page "Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever—Kenya and Somalia" has been removed. For current information about traveling to Kenya and Somalia, please see Health Information for Travelers to East Africa . For information about Rift Valley fever, please Travelers' Health Information on Rift Valley Fever Division of Global Migration and Quarantine

16. CNN.com - Health - International Experts Fight Rift Valley Fever In Saudi Arabia
    http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/09/25/rift.fever.reut/index.html
    
    Extractions: WEB SERVICES: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) International health experts flew into Yemen and Saudi Arabia to help fight an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever that has killed dozens of people and devastated livestock herds. The official death toll in the two countries rose to 55, but the U.N.'s food body said on Monday it had reports of at least 74 deaths while local newspapers and medical sources say more than 200 have died since the virus struck over two weeks ago.

17. CD Baby: THE OUTBREAK: Valley Fever - Hear And Buy It At CD BABY.
    THE OUTBREAK valley fever hear and buy it at CD BABY. The Outbreak. valley fever ©. 2001 Various. CD List price I heard the valley fever CD, The songs were the BOMB, I would like more info about, Were I  
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18. Rift Valley Fever Page
    Determine what actions can be implemented to predict futureoutbreaks of Rift valley fever and control its spread.  
    http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/rift/rift.html

19. Rift Valley Fever Kills 124 In Saudi Arabia
    http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/meast/05/14/fever.deaths.ap/index.html

20. Rift Valley Fever - Vads Corner
    Rift valley fever Medinex.com. Vads Corner Rift valley fever. Informationand Rift valley fever and Arboviruses. Arboviruses; Arboviruses;  
    http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2188/rvf.html
    
    Extractions: Rift Valley Fever Vads Corner - Rift Valley Fever Information and links on the recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever and haemorrhagic disease in Kenya, Somalia,?Tanzania, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and around the world. This page will be updated when information is available. You are welcome to suggest links or comments related to this site by e-mailing directly to me or mentioning the link in the guestbook. I however have the right to moderate these links. Please read the If you appreciate this site do sign my guestbook View comments. See comments of previous guestbook ....also guestbook recent Suggest for updates, see links in italics. Thank you for visiting this site. Last updated on 27 January 2001. Home Software Hindu Malaysian ... email me Updates- When available Current Outbreaks WHO Disease outbreaks reported Rift Valley fever in Yemen - Update 4 (26 Oct 2000) Rift Valley fever in Saudi Arabia - Update 3 (25 Oct 2000) Rift Valley fever in Saudi Arabia - Update 2 (10 Oct 2000) Rift Valley fever in Yemen - Update 3 (9 Oct 2000) Rift Valley fever in Yemen - Update 2 (3 Oct 2000) Rift Valley fever in Saudi Arabia - Update / Acute haemorrhagic fever syndrome in Yemen - Update (29 Sept 2000)

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