Yellow Fever Learning Center
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Symptoms
Arrhythmias, heart dysfunction; Bleeding (may progress to hemorrhage; Coma; Decreased urination; Delirium; Fever; Hea...
Causes
Yellow fever is caused by a small virus that is spread by the bite of mosquitoes. This disease is common in South Ame...
Tests
A person with advanced yellow fever may show signs of liver failure, renal failure, and shock. If you have symptoms o...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for yellow fever. Treatment for symptoms can include: Blood products for severe bleedi...
Complications
Coma; Death; Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC; Kidney failure; Liver failure; Parotitis; Secondary bacteri...
Prevention
If you will be traveling to an area where yellow fever is common: Sleep in screened housing; Use mosquito repellents;...
Doctor Specialties
Get medical attention at least 10 - 14 days before travelling to an endemic area for yellow fever to find out whether...
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