Rift valley fever virus infection among livestock handlers in Nigeria

What is it about?

We determined the seroprevalence of Rift Valley fever virus infection among occupationally exposed humans in Ibadan, Nigeria. We found that 5.3% of the participants had been exposed to the virus and the infection was more among livestock keepers than butchers. Also, none of the workers had been vaccinated against the virus infection. There is a need to educate and vaccinate individuals who are occupationally at risk of infection.

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Why is it important?

This study provides information on RVF prevalence among occupationally exposed humans in Nigeria. we showed that infection was more among livestock keepers than butchers.