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| | ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
| − | Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral zoonotic disease belonging to the family [[:Category:Bunyaviridae|''Bunyaviridae'']] in the ''Phlebovirus'' genus, possessing a segmented negative sense RNA genome. The disease has an episodic occurrence reemerging ever 5-25 years and is seasonal in its occurrence <ref>[http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1274087829165 Public Health England factsheet] accessed June 21, 2013</ref> . The occurrence of non immune animal populations every 5-25years combined with the introduction of RVF (due to rainfall) accounts for the explosive cyclical nature of the disease <ref name="oie"> [http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Animal_Health_in_the_World/docs/pdf/RIFT_VALLEY_FEVER_FINAL.pdf OIE Rift Valley Fever factsheet] accessed June 21, 2013</ref>. RVF primarily affects animals but can infect humans and has the capacity to cause severe disease in both. | + | Rift Valley Fever is a '''[[Viruses |viral]] disease''' caused by a [[:Category:Bunyaviridae|bunyavirus]]. It infects cattle, sheep, goats, camels and people. |
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| − | RVF has a wide economic impact due to livestock loss and trade restrictions as well as public health implications. It is a notifiable disease.
| + | RVF causes significant '''economic losses in Africa''', both directly through its clinical cases and also as an obstruction to the improvement of breeding stock due to the susceptibility of most imported livestock breeds into endemic areas. |
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| | + | This disease is '''notifiable''' to the World Organisation for Animal Health [http://www.oie.int/ (OIE)] |
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| − | RVF virus was first identified in 1831 in the Rift Valley in Kenya during an investigation on a sheep farm and has since spread throughout Sub Saharan Africa emerging into North Africa in the 1970’s. the outbreak in Egypt in 1977-78 is considered to be the largest outbreak with 200,000 human cases reported <ref name="imam"> ''Imam, Z. E., Karamany R. El., Darwish, M.A.'' (1979) An epidemic of Rift Valley fever in Egypt 2. Isolation of the virus from animals Bull World Health Organ. 1979; 57(3): 441–443.</ref> . In September 2000 it was reported for the first time outside of Africa, in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, probably introduced through infected livestock or mosquitoes <ref name="who"> [http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs207/en/ WHO Rift Valley Fever] accessed June 23, 2013 </ref> . The increase in cases in South Africa may be due to the end of an inter epizootic period <ref name="efsa">[''EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)''; Scientific Opinion on Rift Valley fever. EFSA Journal 2013;11(4):3180. [48 pp.] doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3180.]</ref> . Outbreaks are frequently reported though there is no evidence that it has spread to previously uninfected countries in the last 10 years, though it is hard to monitor changes in disease occurrence due to the cyclical occurrence of epidemics <ref name="efsa"/>. Most recently RVF was reported in Mauritania in November 2012 <ref name="who"/>. See a [http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/rvf/rvfmap.htm map detailing current outbreaks].
| + | The virus is currently only present in '''Africa'''. Huge '''epizootics''' develop, affecting up to '''90%''' of a group, usually in '''5-15 year cycles.''' |
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| − | A number of [[Culicidae |mosquito]] species (''Aedes'', ''Culex'', ''Mansonia'', ''Anopheles'') are implicated as vectors of RFV, the most important being ''Aedes'' and ''Culex'' ''spp''. They are responsible for both maintenance and amplification of RVF.
| + | RVF is transmitted by a wide range of '''[[Culicidae |mosquitoes]]''' including ''Anopheles spp.'' and ''Culex spp.'' and also ''[[Hyalomma spp.]]'' '''[[Ticks |ticks]]''' and the '''[[Stomoxys calcitrans |stable fly]]'''. Some trans-ovarial transmission is also thought to occur. Climate and weather play a huge role in the emergence and survival of these vectors and thus also in amplification of the virus. The [[Mosquitoes |mosquitoes]] require cloud cover and regular, significant precipitation. |
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| − | Mosquitoes can be infected via feeding on infected animals. Vertical transmission can also occur (particularly in ''Aedes spp''); female infected mosquitoes lay virus infected eggs leading to a new generation of infected mosquitoes. Vertical transmission is important in the survival of the virus as the eggs laid by the female can survive for many months in dry conditions, hatching after a period of rain and so increasing spread post rainfall leading to epizootics <ref name="vaccine"> ''Lagerqvist, N'', Rift Valley fever virus vaccine strategies, Karolinska Institutet 2013 </ref>. Once animal infection has occurred mosquitoes are then responsible for amplifying infection. ''Aedes'' mosquito numbers decrease following rain but ''Culex'' tend to breed in more permanent water sites, hence the continuation of virus spread. <ref name="vaccine"/>
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| − | '''''Dambos''''' (e.g. East Africa) – Shallow depressions, often near rivers, that fill with water during the rainy season. Vertical transmission in mosquitoes occurs here. | |
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| − | '''''Semi-arid''''' (e.g. Senegal, Mauritania) – At temporary water points. It is unknown how the virus persists here, presumably either via vertical transmission or reintroduction of virus through visiting herds. | |
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| − | '''''Irrigated areas''''' (e.g. Nile Delta and Senegal River Valley). Yearlong viral transmission occurs here as the permanent water favours ''Culex'' breeding. | |
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| − | '''''Temperate and Mountainous''''' (e.g. Madagascar) – Virus is transmitted by vectors through cattle movement. | |
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| − | Zoonotic transmission occurs through direct or indirect contact with infective blood or organs through slaughter, assisting with births and carcass disposal amongst other means. Faecal shedding of virus also occurs, as does spread through nasal and ocular secretions. Aerosol infection has also occurred within laboratory workers <ref name="vaccine"/>. Consuming unpasteurised or uncooked milk has also been associated with infection and seropositivity <ref> ''LaBeaud AD, Muiruri S, Sutherland LJ, Dahir S, Gildengorin G, Morrill J, Muchiri EM, Peters CJ, King CH. (2011)'' Postepidemic analysis of Rift Valley fever virus transmission in northeastern kenya: a village cohort study, PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2011 Aug;5(8).</ref> <ref>''Mohamed M, Mosha F, Mghamba J, Zaki SR, Shieh WJ, Paweska J, Omulo S, Gikundi S, Mmbuji P, Bloland P, Zeidner N, Kalinga R, Breiman RF, Njenga MK, (2010)'' Epidemiologic and clinical aspects of a Rift Valley fever outbreak in humans in Tanzania, 2007, Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 Aug;83(2 Suppl):22-7. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0318.</ref> . Mosquito bites have resulted in infection, and blood feeding flies also have the potential to transmit infection. There is no evidence of human to human transmission.
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| − | It is currently unknown if there are animal reservoirs of RVF between outbreaks. The namaqua rock rat and bats have been implicated and have been shown to be capable of infection but the potential impact of this is unknown. <ref>''Oelofsen MJ, Van der Ryst E. (1999)'' Could bats act as reservoir hosts for Rift Valley fever virus? Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 1999 Mar;66(1):51-4.</ref> Low levels of circulation between livestock or wild ruminants and mosquitoes (sylvatic cycle) is also likely to occur.<ref name="oie" />
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| − | Outbreaks occur after heavy rain and flooding due to favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes.
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| − | RVF can also be spread by the introduction of infected livestock into previously unaffected areas where mosquitoes are present.
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| − | A large number of animal hosts are susceptible, many producing high enough levels of viraemia to then infect mosquitoes.
| + | '''Cattle, sheep, goats and humans''' are important hosts. This is due in part to their presence in huge numbers in epizootic areas and therefore ability to greatly '''amplify viral presence''' in a population and transmit to others. |
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| − | RVF causes severe disease in animals, mainly cattle, sheep, goats and camels, with sheep being more susceptible. ''Bos Taurus'' cattle and other European breed imported into Africa appear highly susceptible to RVF.
| + | ''Bos Taurus'' cattle and other European breed imported into Africa appear highly susceptible to RVF. '''Indigenous breeds''' appear to be '''resistant''' to disease, as do pigs. |
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| − | Age is an important factor in determining the severity of the disease, young stock are more susceptible – 90% of infected lambs die whereas in adult sheep mortality can be as low as <10% <ref name="who"/>. Small ruminants are also more susceptible. Pigs are resistant to low doses of RVF but high doses can cause viraemia <ref name="vaccine"/> .
| + | Cats, dogs, rats and other rodents seem to be accidental hosts infected by mosquitoes. |
| − | During an outbreak in Egypt RVF virus was also isolated from horses as well as camels <ref name="imam"/>.
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| + | Humans working closely with animals or ingesting raw animal products, e.g. in rituals, are most predisposed. |
| − | Other species (e.g. dogs and cats) have been infected experimentally and have become viraemic. The only species that are resistant are reptiles, birds and amphibians <ref name="oie" />.
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| | ==Clinical Signs== | | ==Clinical Signs== |
| − | RVF has an incubation period of 1-6 days (12-36 hrs in lambs).<ref name="oie" /> Once in the lymph nodes viral replication occurs which leads to viraemia and systemic infection. Spontaneous abortions are seen as the hallmark of RVF outbreaks.<ref name="who"/> Pregnant animals can abort at any stage often with 100% of stock aborting.<ref name="vaccine"/>
| + | '''Abortions''' occurring in huge '''storms''' with '''high mortality''' in both neonates and adults are characteristic of the disease. Agalactia may also develop. |
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| − | Newborn lambs and kids are highly susceptible to RVF, presenting with pyrexia and anorexia shortly followed by death 24-36hrs after infection.<ref name="vaccine"/> <ref name="fao"> [http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4611e/y4611e00.htm#Contents FAO Recognising Rift Valley Fever] accessed June 23, 2013</ref> In newborn lambs hepatocytes of the liver are the predominant target cell with hepatic necrosis being a significant post mortem finding. Other organs affected include the gall bladder (haemorrhage and oedema), gastrointestinal tract haemorrhage, lymph node haemorrhage, cutaneous haemorrhage and haemothorax.<ref name="fao"/> <ref name="oie" />
| + | '''[[Vomiting]] and [[Diarrhoea |diarrhoea]] '''may involve melaena and haematochezia. |
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| − | Signs in older lambs, kids, calves and adults vary from acute to subclinical (20-70% mortality), Signs can include fever (lasts 24-96hrs), weakness, bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, photosensitivity, anorexia, excessive salivation and decreased milk production. Signs in adult cattle are most often subclinical with less than 10% mortality.<ref name="oie" /> <ref name="fao"/> <ref name="vaccine"/>
| + | '''Tachycardia, cyanosis''', petechiation, haemorrhage and clotting defects are haematological consequences of RVF. |
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| − | Camels display signs similar to those seen with Pasteurellosis infection, though infection can also be subclinical or asymptomatic. Abortions can also occur. During the 2010 outbreak in Mauritania 2 forms of disease were observed in camels; a hyperacute form causing sudden death in <24hrs and an acute form causing fever, ataxia, respiratory signs, [[icterus]], oedema, foot lesions and neurological signs. If haemorrhagic signs were observed death occurred in a few days.<ref> ''Ahmed B. Ould El Mamy, Mohamed Ould Baba, Yahya Barry, Katia Isselmou, Mamadou L. Dia,
| + | The respiratory disease of RVF is non-specific: Purulent nasal discharge, epistaxis, tachypnoea and dyspnoea. |
| − | Ba Hampate, Mamadou Y. Diallo, Mohamed Ould Brahim El Kory, Mariam Diop, Modou Moustapha Lo, Yaya Thiongane, Mohammed Bengoumi, Lilian Puech, Ludovic Plee, Filip Claes,Stephane de La Rocque, and Baba Doumbia,'' (2011) Unexpected Rift Valley Fever Outbreak, Northen Mauritania, Emerging Infectious Diseases • www.cdc.gov/eid • Vol. 17, No. 10, October 2011 </ref>
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| + | Fever, lymphadenopathy, depression and lethargy usually accompany infection. Hepatitis may cause consequent [[photosensitisation]]. |
| − | Differential diagnosis should include: [[Bluetongue Virus|bluetongue]], Wesselbron disease, Enterotoxaemia of sheep, [[Ephemeral Fever|Ephemeral fever]], [[Bovine Brucellosis|Brucellosis]], Vibrosis, [[Trichomonosis - Cattle|Trichomonosis]], Nairobi sheep disease, [[Heartwater]], [[Enzootic Abortion of Ewes|Ovine enzootic abortion]], plant toxicity, bacterial septicaemias, [[Rinderpest]], [[Anthrax]].<ref name="oie" />
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| + | In young animals, '''peracute disease''' causes anorexia, listlessness, collapse and death. |
| − | Humans develop '''malarial-like''' disease. High risk individuals include farmers, veterinarians and abattoir staff. Mild disease is most common but severe hepatitis, encephalitis and ocular damage can develop. The usual presentation is of sudden onset fever, myalgia, biphasic behaviour and gastrointestinal disease.<ref name="who"/> | + | |
| | + | Humans develop '''malarial-like''' disease. High risk individuals include farmers, veterinarians and abattoir staff. Mild disease is most common but severe hepatitis, encephalitis and ocular damage can develop. The usual presentation is of sudden onset fever, myalgia, biphasic behaviour and gastrointestinal disease. |
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| − | Following infection viraemia is often high (though short lived) so the virus can be easily detected in the blood shortly after. Tissue samples can also be used in dead animals or aborted foetuses.
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| − | The nucleocapsid protein is used as the antigen of choice in serological assays. Blood samples can be used to detect the virus during the early phase using virus propagation, antigen detection and RT-PCR.
| + | '''Viral isolation''' can be performed from '''placenta, foetal liver''' and other tissues. |
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| + | The virus can also be innoculated into tissue cultures and diagnosed by [[FAT|Fluorescent Antibody Testing '''(FAT)''']] or '''immune-peroxidase''' staining. |
| − | During the acute stages '''[[ELISA]]''' or '''EIA''' can be used to confirm the presence of IgM antibody to the virus, which allows recent infections to be diagnosed. ELISA’s based on recombinant RVF virus proteins have been developed which negates the need for biosecure facilities and are used in a number of species.<ref name="vaccine"/>.Cross reactions may occur with other ''phleboviruses''<ref name="vaccine"/>
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| + | Fixed liver samples can be '''immunostained''' and sera from aborted animals examined to confirm viral presence and are both simple and sensitive. |
| − | '''RT-[[PCR]]''' is the standard method used in most laboratories as it has a high sensitivity. This is useful for rapid diagnosis and can also be used to detect RVF virus in mosquito pools.<ref name="oie" /> | + | |
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| + | '''IgM [[ELISA testing |ELISA]]''' can also be performed on serum. |
| − | '''Virus neutralisation tests '''(VNT) are very specific and sensitive and can be performed in a biosecure laboratory. They are also the prescribed test for international trade, though it cannot differentiate between vaccinated and infected animals.<ref name="oie" /> It is the only method to detect functional antibodies though a low level of cross reaction to some other ''phleboviruses'' has been observed.<ref name="vaccine"/> Plaque reduction neutralisation assays are the most commonly used VNTs and involve incubating the virus and heat inactivated serum allowing the virus to infect. Four to six days later the presence of cytopathic plaques is observed. | + | |
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| + | On '''necropsy''', in the viraemic stage, widespread '''petechiae and ecchymoses''' on serous surfaces and organs will be seen and '''extravasated blood''' present in the body cavities. |
| − | '''[[Agglutination|Haemagglutination inhibition]]''' (HI) and complement fixation assays are available but show extensive cross reactivity with other ''phlebovirus'' species.<ref name="vaccine"/> HI assays are used in non endemic areas but animals previously infected with other ''phleboviruses'' may show a positive result.<ref name="oie" /> '''[[Immunofluorescence]]''' can also be used. | + | |
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| + | In older animals, the liver is enlarged and inflamed, with many '''foci of necrosis''' which are bronzed and jaundiced. The gall bladder may also be distended and haemorrhagic. Lymph nodes are enlarged and their germinal centres may be necrotic on closer examination. Extensive subcapsular haemorrhage in the spleen is usual. Renal changes include oedema and congestion. Epicardial and endocardial haemorrhages are often present on the heart. |
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| − | '''Histopathology''' on tissue samples will show cytopathology and immunostaining can be used to identify RVF antigen in cells. On post mortem during the viraemic stage, widespread petechiae and ecchymoses on serous surfaces and organs will be seen and present in the body cavities. In older animals, the liver is enlarged and inflamed, with many foci of necrosis which are bronzed and jaundiced. The gall bladder may also be distended and haemorrhagic. Lymph nodes are enlarged and their germinal centres may be necrotic on closer examination. Extensive subcapsular haemorrhage in the spleen is usual. Renal changes include oedema and congestion. Epicardial and endocardial haemorrhages are often present on the heart.<ref>[http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/Y4611E/y4611e05.htm FAO Signs of Rift Valley Fever] accessed June 23, 2013</ref>
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| − | Herd monitoring has been used extensively in Africa as a means of building up a picture of disease spread as well as to identify risk areas. Sentinel herds in representative areas are used for monitoring. Blood is collected initially and, providing no seropositivity is detected, animals are sampled at the beginning of the rainy season and every four to six weeks up to the end of the rainy season. This allows the early detection of any epidemics.<ref name="fao"/> Monitoring is also important as RVF outbreaks in animals precede outbreaks in human populations, as well as identifying increases in vector numbers.
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| − | The live attenuated '''Smithburn''' vaccine only requires one dose but may cause spontaneous abortion in pregnant stock. This vaccine has adverse effects in newborn kids and lambs and teratogenic effects or abortion in pregnant cows, ewes and goats.<ref name="stability"> ''Lagerqvist N, Moiane B, Bucht G, Fafetine J, Paweska J.T., Lundkvist Å and Falk K.I. 2012''. Stability of a formalin‐inactivated Rift Valley fever vaccine: evaluation of a vaccination campaign for cattle in Mozambique. Vaccine 30(46):6534‐40.</ref><ref>''Botros B, Omar A, Elian K, Mohamed G, Soliman A, Salib A, Salman D, Saad M, Earhart K.'' (2006) Adverse response of non-indigenous cattle of European breeds to live attenuated Smithburn Rift Valley fever vaccine. J Med Virol. 2006 Jun;78(6):787-91.</ref><ref name="vaccine"/> Protection is conferred to offspring via suckling. Antibody titres post vaccination are higher in sheep than cattle.<ref name="vaccine"/> One dose will protect for three years.<ref name="fao"/>
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| − | The formalin inactivated virus vaccine (with Aluminium Hydroxide adjuvant) requires multiple doses to achieve immunity, and annual boosters are needed as it is less immunogenic.<ref name="stability"/>It is safe to use in pregnant ewes. Biosecurity is also a consideration when using this vaccine as reversion to virulence is a possibility.
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| − | Vaccines should be administered prior to outbreak to prevent an epizootic. Vaccination during an outbreak may worsen the situation, especially if multi dose vials are used, due to the possibility of viraemic animals being vaccinated and then the same vial being used on a healthy animal, thus spreading the virus.<ref name="who"/> The use of the Smithburn vaccine is restricted in non endemic areas and during outbreaks due to the possibility of reassortment and a return to virulence.
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| − | More recently a naturally attenuated virus vaccine has been developed (Clone 13) that is marketed in South Africa and Namibia.<ref>''Kortekaas J, Zingeser J, de Leeuw P, de La Rocque S, Unger H, Moormann RJ.'',2011 Rift Valley Fever Vaccine Development, Progress and Constraints. Emerg Infect Dis. 2011 Sep;17(9)</ref><ref>[http://www.rr-africa.oie.int/docspdf/en/2012/RVF/MBAO01.pdf GALVmed Rift Valley Fever vaccination strategy] accessed June 23, 2013</ref> Testing in pregnant ewes and lambs demonstrated safety and it has been shown to be as effective as the Smithburn vaccine in conferring immunity.<ref>''Dungu B, Louw I, Lubisi A, Hunter P, von Teichman BF, Bouloy M'' (2010). Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the Rift Valley Fever Clone 13 vaccine in sheep., Vaccine. 2010 Jun 23;28(29):4581-7</ref> <ref>''von Teichman B, Engelbrecht A, Zulu G, Dungu B, Pardini A, Bouloy M'' (2011). Safety and efficacy of Rift Valley fever Smithburn and Clone 13 vaccines in calves. . Vaccine. 2011 Aug 5;29(34):5771-7</ref> The vaccine has however shown to cause neurological disease and paralysis in some vaccinated mice.<ref>''Vialat P., Billecocq A., Kohl A., and Bouloy M.'' (2000). The S segment of Rift Valley fever phlebovirus (Bunyaviridae) carries determinants for attenuation and virulence in mice. J Virol 74:1538‐1543.</ref>
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| − | A recombinant virus vaccine has been found to be safe and effective in pregnant and non pregnant ewes, even when challenged with the virus. This vaccine has the advantage that it would allow differentiation between vaccinated and previously infected animals using a DIVA ELISA test (as would vector vaccines).<ref> ''Bird BH, Maartens LH, Campbell S, Erasmus BJ, Erickson BR, Dodd KA, Spiropoulou CF, Cannon D, Drew CP, Knust B, McElroy AK, Khristova ML, Albariño CG, Nichol ST'' (2011) Rift Valley fever virus vaccine lacking the NSs and NSm genes is safe, nonteratogenic, and confers protection from viremia, pyrexia, and abortion following challenge in adult and pregnant sheep, J Virol. 2011 Dec;85(24):12901-9</ref>
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| + | Animal Health & ProductIon Compendium, '''Rift Valley Fever datasheet''', accessed 08/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/ |
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Also Known As: RVF
Caused By: Rift Valley Fever Virus — RVFV
Introduction
Rift Valley Fever is a viral disease caused by a bunyavirus. It infects cattle, sheep, goats, camels and people.
RVF causes significant economic losses in Africa, both directly through its clinical cases and also as an obstruction to the improvement of breeding stock due to the susceptibility of most imported livestock breeds into endemic areas.
This disease is notifiable to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Distribution
The virus is currently only present in Africa. Huge epizootics develop, affecting up to 90% of a group, usually in 5-15 year cycles.
RVF is transmitted by a wide range of mosquitoes including Anopheles spp. and Culex spp. and also Hyalomma spp. ticks and the stable fly. Some trans-ovarial transmission is also thought to occur. Climate and weather play a huge role in the emergence and survival of these vectors and thus also in amplification of the virus. The mosquitoes require cloud cover and regular, significant precipitation.
The disease follows the rainy season in most countries.
Signalment
Cattle, sheep, goats and humans are important hosts. This is due in part to their presence in huge numbers in epizootic areas and therefore ability to greatly amplify viral presence in a population and transmit to others.
Bos Taurus cattle and other European breed imported into Africa appear highly susceptible to RVF. Indigenous breeds appear to be resistant to disease, as do pigs.
Cats, dogs, rats and other rodents seem to be accidental hosts infected by mosquitoes.
Humans working closely with animals or ingesting raw animal products, e.g. in rituals, are most predisposed.
Clinical Signs
Abortions occurring in huge storms with high mortality in both neonates and adults are characteristic of the disease. Agalactia may also develop.
Vomiting and diarrhoea may involve melaena and haematochezia.
Tachycardia, cyanosis, petechiation, haemorrhage and clotting defects are haematological consequences of RVF.
The respiratory disease of RVF is non-specific: Purulent nasal discharge, epistaxis, tachypnoea and dyspnoea.
Fever, lymphadenopathy, depression and lethargy usually accompany infection. Hepatitis may cause consequent photosensitisation.
In young animals, peracute disease causes anorexia, listlessness, collapse and death.
Humans develop malarial-like disease. High risk individuals include farmers, veterinarians and abattoir staff. Mild disease is most common but severe hepatitis, encephalitis and ocular damage can develop. The usual presentation is of sudden onset fever, myalgia, biphasic behaviour and gastrointestinal disease.
Diagnosis
Sudden onset of acute debilitating disease in man and abortion/neonatal death in domestic animals should raise suspicion in the appropriate countries.
Viral isolation can be performed from placenta, foetal liver and other tissues.
The virus can also be innoculated into tissue cultures and diagnosed by Fluorescent Antibody Testing (FAT) or immune-peroxidase staining.
Fixed liver samples can be immunostained and sera from aborted animals examined to confirm viral presence and are both simple and sensitive.
IgM ELISA can also be performed on serum.
On necropsy, in the viraemic stage, widespread petechiae and ecchymoses on serous surfaces and organs will be seen and extravasated blood present in the body cavities.
In older animals, the liver is enlarged and inflamed, with many foci of necrosis which are bronzed and jaundiced. The gall bladder may also be distended and haemorrhagic. Lymph nodes are enlarged and their germinal centres may be necrotic on closer examination. Extensive subcapsular haemorrhage in the spleen is usual. Renal changes include oedema and congestion. Epicardial and endocardial haemorrhages are often present on the heart.
Treatment
No treatment is available.
Control
Modified live and inactivated vaccines are available. Live vaccination is only recommended in non-pregnant animals due to its ability to cause abortion and neurological deficits in lambs. In epizootic situations though, this risk may well be worth taking.
Inactivated vaccines are ineffective during epizootics and therefore less widely used than modified live strains.
Mosquito and larval control is extremely valuable. Slow release larvicides such as methoprene can be applied to well-defined mosquito breeding areas.
Sentinel cattle are used for epidemiological surveillance, and are tested 2-3months after the seasonal rains.
References
Animal Health & ProductIon Compendium, Rift Valley Fever datasheet, accessed 08/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
Animal Health & ProductIon Compendium, Rift Valley Fever Virus datasheet, accessed 08/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
