Health Issues: Yellow Fever
Name 3 South American countries at risk of yellow fever
Any of the following: -brazil -Bolivia -Colombia -equador
Name 3 characteristics of the first phase of yellow fever?
Any of the following: -headaches -shivers -loss of appetite -nausea -vomiting
Why has the colour yellow been associated with yellow fever?
Jaundice
What are the two regions of the world that have been particularly hit by yellow fever?
The America's and Africa
What is Jaundice?
The yellowing of the skin and eyes
Globally, how many people suffer from yellow fever each year?
200,000
What percentage of sufferers usually enter the toxic stage?
15%
During the toxic stage, bleeding may occur from what four areas?
-stomach -eyes -nose -mouth
How long does it usually take for symptoms to disappear?
3-4 days
What is the incubation period?
3-6 days
Globally, how many people die from yellow fever each year?
30,000
How many African countries are currently at risk?
33
What percentage of people who enter the toxic stage die?
50%
How long has an effective vaccination been available for?
60 years
During the toxic stage, what major organ is hugely affected?
The kidney
What are the 2 creatures thought to submit yellow fever?
primates and mosquitos