Noun
RVF (uncountable)
(pathology) Initialism of Rift Valley fever.
An epizootic (animal disease epidemic) of RVF is usually first indicated by a wave of unexplained abortions. Source: Internet
All cases were confirmed with RVF by test conducted at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Source: Internet
As at 14 March 2007, the Kenyan government declared RVF as having diminished drastically after spending an estimated 2.5 million in vaccine and deployment costs. Source: Internet
Pregnant livestock infected with RVF abort virtually 100% of foetuses. Source: Internet