Rift Valley Fever Outbreak, Mayotte, France, 2018-2019

From November 2018 through July 2019, an outbreak of Rift Valley fever in humans occurred in Mayotte, France; 142 cases were confirmed. Exposure to animals or their biological fluid was reported by 73% of patients. Health authorities have been implementing control measures, including veterinary surveys, vector control interventions, and prevention measures.

Author(s): Youssouf Hassani, Subiros Marion, Dennetiere Genevieve, Collet Louis, Dommergues Laure, Pauvert Amandine, Rabarison Patrick, Vauloup-Fellous Christelle, Le Godais Gilles, Jaffar-Bandjee Marie-Christine, Jean Maxime, Paty Marie-Claire, Noel Harold, Oliver Sophie, Filleul Laurent, Larsen Christine

Publishing year: 2020

Pages: 769-772

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