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Table I.
Comparison of M segment nucleotide (NT) diversity among RVFV collected during enzootic/endemic and epizootic/epidemic time periods.
| Country of origin | Date of collection | Virus activity | % nt difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 1970–1978 | Endemic | 4.7 |
| Central African Republic | 1973–1974 | Endemic | 1.8 |
| Egypt | 1977–1979 | Epidemic | 0.3 |
| Mauritania | 1987 | Epidemic | 0.3 |
| Kenya | 2006–2007 | Epidemic | 1.6 |