China was the first case of “imported” haemorrhagic fever rift valley. The virus, carried by mosquitoes, has gone beyond the African continent.
As stated by the State Committee for health and fertility of China, the virus was found in a 45-year-old citizen of Henan province, who arrived the 21st of July from Angola to Beijing.
After arrival, the man was admitted to the hospital for quarantine. On Saturday, doctors had recognized the presence of fever rift Valle. About this case reported to the world health organization. The first signs of fever were recorded by the Chinese in Angola, after which he was sent to a local hospital. After treatment, his condition improved, and the decision was made to transport for treatment in China. Usually this disease affects the animals. People can become infected through blood or milk of infected animals. The vectors are mosquitoes and biting flies.
The disease is manifested by a sudden flu-like fever, muscle pain, joint pain and head. If the disease progresses, possible loss of vision, lethargy and coma.
