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Rift Valley Fever Reported in Saudi Arabia, First Cases Ever Outside Africa

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, October 17th, 2000

As of September 17, 2000, the Health Ministry of Saudi Arabia reported 16 deaths in humans (14 males), from Rift Valley fever in the Jizan region in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Laboratory confirmation of the disease was made by the World Health Organization Collaborating Center at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.

A total of 38 suspected cases has been reported.

The Health Ministry is implementing control measures, including the rapid disposal of dead animals and intensive application of insecticides to eradicate mosquitoes and larvae. Health education messages about handling sick and...

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