Aedes aegypti
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a carrier of the viruses that cause chikungunya fever, yellow fever, and dengue.
yellow fever
disease
Also known as: Yellow Jack, saffron scourge
- Related Topics:
- Aedes
- fever
- jungle yellow fever
- intermediate yellow fever
- urban yellow fever
- On the Web:
- Healthdirect - Yellow fever (Dec. 20, 2024)
yellow fever, acute infectious disease, one of the great epidemic diseases of the tropical world, though it sometimes has occurred in temperate zones as well. The disease, caused by a flavivirus, infects humans, all species of monkeys, and certain other small mammals. The virus is transmitted from animals to humans and among humans by several species of mosquitoes. Yellow fever appears with a sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, backache, nausea, and vomiting. The skin and eyes may appear yellow—a condition known as jaundice and a sign that gives rise to the disease’s popular name. There is no specific treatment ...(100 of 1328 words)