Health Issues: Yellow Fever

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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


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