Emerging Rift Valley fever in China: What should be known?
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Rift Valley fever is an arthropod-borne Phlebovirus infection. The Rift Valley fever virus can cause Rift Valley fever. Rift Valley fever is an important viral infection that is rarely reported in Asia. Recently, one case of Rift Vally fever was confirmed in China, drawing attention from researchers towards this viral disease. The recent emergence of this infection in China is a big global interest. In this short article, the author reviewed and presented important information on this disease.
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