Problem
Yellow fever
Other Names:
Yellow JackVomito amarilli
Nature:
Yellow fever is an acute disease of certain tropical regions, characterized by fever and jaundice. The disease is shared with other primates. Transmission from host to host is accomplished via species of Aedes mosquitoes in Africa and Haemagogus and Aedes in South America.
Incidence:
This disease occurs in many countries in Africa and South America, and it is believed that the incidence of yellow fever is greatly underreported among local populations. For travellers to rural parts of yellow-fever risk areas, the risk of contracting infection is high, even if the country has not officially reported the disease and does not require evidence of immunization on entry. There is a more than 60% percent chance of contracting infection in unimmunized adults in these circumstances.
Broader Problems:
FeversJaundiceZoonosesEpidemicsViral diseasesStigmatized diseasesMosquito-borne diseases Narrower Problems:
Sylvatic plagueUrban yellow fever Related Problems:
MalariaDengue feverViral diseases in animals Aggravates:
VomitingLiver diseases Strategies:
Immunization against disease Subject(s):
Medicine → Specific diseasesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST