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Yellow fever

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Transmission

Yellow fever is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with yellow fever virus.

Signs and symptoms

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Backache
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Possible complications

  • Kidney and liver failure, signs of hemorrhage (15% of infected persons)
  • Death (8% of cases)

Available vaccines

Last update: October 22, 2015

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