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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

can yellow fever vaccine cause me to start being allergic to foods that i was never allergic to.

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Unlikely: Yellow fever or any other vaccine is not likely to induce food allergy.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

what are the site of infection of yellow fever?

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Which site?: World site: common in south america and in sub-saharan africa(90% infections). Previously in north america.
Contact site: between primates,  people via the mosquitoes carrying virus
organ sites:illness attacks liver, kidneys, bone marrow, heart.
Vaccine invented site: in 1927 south african microbiologist max theiler at the rockefeller institute grew cells from a ghana patient; won noble prize.

Question 4

yellow fever shot for amazon cruise, i am 69. years old, should i get sho?

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Yellow fever vaccine: People over 60 yrs of age may have increased risk of adverse events but they may benefit from vaccination if their risk of catching yellow fever vaccine is high . Please consult with a travel health doctor for advice .

Question 5

where all do you need yellow fever vaccination?

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Many places: There is some suggestion that yellow fever vaccine may afford partial protection against chikungunya, another bad virus.  Info on  areas of the world in which vaccination is necessary can be gotten either from the cdc web site, or from your local travel clinic.

Question 6

yellow fever vaccination needed for india?

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Check CDC: Either the cdc or who websites will have outlines of necessary immunizations for areas to which you plan to travel.  You might also email the indian embassy.

Question 7

who discovered the yellow fever vaccine?

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Yellow Fever Vaccine: There were many who contributed. For a fascinating read see:  “The Yellow Fever Vaccine: A History”  by J. Gordon Frierson *
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2892770/* 
Learn about Hugh Smith's 1937 vaccination project in Brazil &amp; Max Theiler who earned a Nobel Prize for his work on virus attenuation.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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