What is yellow fever?
-
Hello, I read about the spread of yellow fever in Africa and many people are in serious condition. I never heard about such a condition please tell me what is yellow fever and what causes it? Thank you.
-
@zos The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure the infection. Mosquitoes become infected with the virus when they bite a human or monkey with the virus. The disease can’t be spread from one person to another. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated. Yellow fever virus (or flavivirus) causes yellow fever, and it’s transmitted when an infected mosquito bites you. Thanks.