Infectious Diseases
Rift Valley fever
Serious
ICD-10: A92 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रिफ्ट वैली बुखार · தமிழ்: ரிஃப்ட் வேலி காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಿಫ್ಟ್ ವ್ಯಾಲಿ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: రిఫ్ట్ వ్యాలీ జ్వరం · বাংলা: রিফট ভ্যালি জ্বর · मराठी: रिफ्ट व्हॅली ताप · ગુજરાતી: રિફ્ટ વેલી તાવ
About this condition
Rift Valley fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes and contact with infected animals, particularly livestock. Though rare in India, it causes sudden fever, severe body aches, and in some cases can lead to bleeding, vision problems, or brain inflammation. People working closely with animals or in areas with recent livestock outbreaks are at higher risk.
Common symptoms
sudden high fever
severe headache
muscle pain
joint pain
vomiting
bleeding from gums
eye pain
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रिफ्ट वैली बुखार · मच्छर जनित बुखार · पशु से फैलने वाला बुखार · रक्तस्रावी बुखार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ரிஃப்ட் வேலி காய்ச்சல் · கொசு காய்ச்சல் · கால்நடை காய்ச்சல் · ரத்தக் கசிவு காய்ச்சல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರಿಫ್ಟ್ ವ್ಯಾಲಿ ಜ್ವರ · ಸೊಳ್ಳೆ ಜ್ವರ · ಪಶು ಜ್ವರ · ರಕ್ತಸ್ರಾವ ಜ್ವರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రిఫ్ట్ వ్యాలీ జ్వరం · దోమ జ్వరం · పశువుల జ్వరం · రక్తస్రావ జ్వరం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রিফট ভ্যালি জ্বর · মশাবাহিত জ্বর · পশু জ্বর · রক্তক্ষরণ জ্বর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रिफ्ट व्हॅली ताप · डासजन्य ताप · पशुजन्य ताप · रक्तस्त्राव ताप |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | રિફ્ટ વેલી તાવ · મચ્છર તાવ · પશુ તાવ · લોહી વહેવાનો તાવ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Rift Valley fever?
sudden high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, joint pain, vomiting, bleeding from gums.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Rift Valley fever common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Rift Valley fever?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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