yellow fever

Definition

Viral infection spread by infected mosquitoes found in tropical Africa, Caribbean, and South America which causes degeneration of kidney and liver tissues. Its symptoms include back and limb pain, chills, constipation, fever, headaches, internal bleeding, jaundice (hence the name), reduced flow of urine, and vomiting. Some types of yellow fever are fatal. Also called dengue.


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