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First Rift Valley Fever Death in Mauritania Since 2022
9/28/2025
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Story summary
- Mauritania reports its first Rift Valley Fever (RVF) death since 2022.
- The deceased was a Mauritania citizen who recently arrived from a neighboring country.
- Laboratory tests confirmed Rift Valley Fever (RVF) infection.
- Ten contacts are in quarantine and none have shown symptoms.
- Officials note RVF spreads by mosquitoes or contact with infected blood; no vaccine.
