Viral illness caused by<unk>  virus, a bunyaviridae
Primarily infects domesticated animals; cattle, sheep, buffalo, etc.
Outbreaks related to unusually heavy rainfall and flooding
Found mostly in eastern and southern Africa where domesticated animals are raised
Can be found in most of Africa
Recent outbreaks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen (first outside African continent)
Outbreaks cause major economic impact with livestock death
Can be found in most of Africa
Recent outbreaks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen (first outside African continent)
Mosquitos, most commonly Aedes, are a reservoir and vector for<unk>  virus
Able to live with the virus and pass on to offspring, virus remains viable in eggs
Bite livestock and humans to cause infection
Increased rainfall increases mosquito numbers and is associated with outbreaks
Humans are most commonly infected through direct contact of blood or other bodily fluids of infected livestock
Slaughter, veterinary procedures, obstetrical procedures
No documented human to human transmission
Aerosolized transfer has occurred in laboratory settings
Able to live with the virus and pass on to offspring, virus remains viable in eggs
Bite livestock and humans to cause infection
Increased rainfall increases mosquito numbers and is associated with outbreaks
Slaughter, veterinary procedures, obstetrical procedures
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