Definition
Yellow fever is a tropical disease that is
transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.
Causes
Yellow fever virus is the
source of yellow fever. A person can contract the yellow fever when infected
female mosquitoes bite them. The mosquitoes inject the virus into the bite.
Symptoms
Mild case:
- High fever
- Shivers and Chills
- Headache
- Muscle ache
- Throwing up
- Backache
Severe
case:
- Bleeding
- Organs failure such as kidney and liver failure.
Liver failure causes Jaundice which is the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the
eyes.
The symptoms will show 3 to
6 days after the victim have been bitten by the infected
mosquito.
Treatment
There is no specific
treatment for yellow fever but many recovers after long period of resting. The
victim needs to drink plenty of liquids and take ample of rest. They need to be
quarantined from mosquitoes for the protection of others.
Prevention
- Avoid mosquito bites
- Take yellow fever vaccine