Question 1

what are the causes of yellow fever?

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Yellow fever: Yellow fever is an infection of the liver caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a mosquito.
It's characterized by fever, yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes, and hemorrhages. It is common in tropical areas.

Question 2

what organ or system does yellow fever affect?

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Yellow Fever: has an incubation period of 3 to 6 days. Sx's of acute phase can include: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache,light sensitivity, muscle pain (back &amp; knees), anorexia, dizziness &amp; shivering. These sxs usually resolve after 3 to 4 days in 85% of patients. However 15% may have remission of sx's followed by return of high fever with abdominal pain, bloody emesis / stool, jaundice, slow heart rate, as &gt;

Question 3

which organ or system does yellow fever attack?

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Impacted organs: Yellow fever can impact liver, kidney, heart, brain & hematologic system.

Question 4

what will happen if yellow fever goes untreated?

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There is no specific: treatment for Yellow Fever other than preexposure vaccination against the virus and avoiding mosquito bites in endemic areas (Africa). Treatment is really just for the complications associated with the illness such as analgesic and antipyretics. If liver failure and/or bleeding develops, that would require supportive management.

Question 5

what are the presenting symptoms of yellow fever?

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Jaundice: Fever, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) and abdominal pain are common symptoms of yellow fever.

Question 6

which body systems does yellow fever effect most?

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Yellow Fever: Yellow fever can impact liver, kidney, heart, brain &  hematologic system.

Question 7

which organ or body system does yellow fever attack?

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Organs/ systems: Yellow fever can impact liver, kidney, heart, brain &  hematologic system.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: yellow fever?

Accepted Answer

Yellow fever: Acute viral hemorrhagic disease. Passed on through contact between people via mosquitoes. There is no cure to yellow fever but it can be prevented by getting a vaccination.

Question 9

how can you get tested for yellow fever? where do you go?

Accepted Answer

Serum test / doctor: You can have serum tested for yf, but the history and physical ought to be the first test.  Your doctor should do this.

Question 10

is it possible to die from yellow fever if you get it today?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Fever: has an incubation period of 3 to 6 days - so you wouldn't have symptoms yet. 15% of those infected going into a second phase of illness which is very toxic. Half of those people will die from it.

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