Rift Valley fever outbreak, southern Mauritania, 2012.

ABSTRACT: After a period of heavy rainfall, an outbreak of Rift Valley fever occurred in southern Mauritania during September-November 2012. A total of 41 human cases were confirmed, including 13 deaths, and 12 Rift Valley fever virus strains were isolated. Moudjeria and Temchecket Departments were the most affected areas.

SUBMITTER: Sow A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3901467 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature