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What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever is an acute viral disease caused by the Yellow Fever virus. It is transmitted by the infected mosquito bites, which can cause symptoms ranging from fever to jaundice, headache, body ache and vomiting. In some cases, it can even lead to organ failure.
What are the Causes of Yellow Fever?
The Yellow Fever virus is transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito which carries the virus. The virus can also spread through contact with body fluids of an infected person, contact with infected needles, and even exposure to the excretions of animals.
Symptoms of Yellow Fever
The most common symptoms of Yellow Fever are fever, chills, body ache, backache, headache, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. In severe cases, it can also result in organ failure and even death.
Prevention Measures
The best way to prevent Yellow Fever is to take measures to avoid contact with infected mosquitoes. These include wearing long-sleeved clothing, using insect repellent, avoiding walking barefoot in locations where the virus is known to be present, avoiding mosquitoes from dusk to dawn, and using screening or protective netting.
Yellow Fever Vaccine
The vaccine against Yellow Fever is the most effective prevention measure against the virus. The vaccine is safe and very effective in preventing the disease. It is recommended for travelers going to areas with Yellow Fever endemic or at risk of transmission.
Yellow Fever Health
Individuals infected with the Yellow Fever virus can be treated with supportive therapy and medications to reduce fever and alleviate symptoms. Despite the treatment, however, the illness can still cause serious damage to the liver and other organs, and can even result in death. It is therefore important to prevent the disease through good hygiene, avoiding contact with mosquitoes, and getting vaccinated.