Q. Consider the following statements regarding Rift Valley Fever (RVF):
1.It is a zoonotic viral disease.
2.There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of this disease.
3.There is currently no specific antiviral treatment for RVF.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All are correct
Statement 1 is correct: RVF is a viral zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans. The disease is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae family.
Statement 2 is correct: Humans become infected through bites of infected mosquitoes or contact with blood, organs, or raw milk from infected animals. There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
Statement 3 is correct: No specific antiviral treatment or licensed human vaccine is available.
Source: TH
