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Yellow fever is a virus usually spread my mosquitos in tropical areas of the world. The virus multiplies and spreads through the lymphatic system in the body and affects the liver cells to cause destruction of the cells. This causes a buildup of bilirubin, a highly pigmented substance which accumulates in the body to causes jaundice at levels above 2, causing the body to turn pale to deep golden yellow. Nausea, vomiting, and itching are commonly seen . Left untreated (no specific treatment, usually only supportive care) the virus may progress to cause internal hemorrhage, slow heartbeat, and has a 50% mortality rate at this phase of toxicity. Unlike malaria which can be treated with medications, the best approach for yellow fever lies in preventive yellow fever vaccination.
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∙ 13y agoIt affects the heart, kidneys, glands, liver, adrenal glands.
When the liver is damaged, there is interference in the blood-clotting,
which causes major problems in the body.
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∙ 14y agoThe dendritic cells of the skin. The parenchyma (working cells) of organs including hepatocytes of the liver. It also affects the kidneys and heart
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How did the finding yellow fever in Cuba affect the building of the Panamal Canal?
yellow fever was killing people. possible workers for the panama canal
Why does white blood cells decrease in dengue fever?
The Dengue fever virus replicates in white blood cells and platelets, destroying the cells in the process.
Do fungi cause the diseases yellow fever encephalitis and measles in humans?
Fungi can be one cause of encephalitis. Both yellow fever and measles are viral.
Is yellow fever virus DNA or RNA?
Yellow fever is a single stranded RNA virus (ssRNA)
Will a heating pad affect a fever?
no it will not have a negative effect on your fever but it might soothe pain and cramps
Who does yellow fever affect?
People and Monkeys
What type of cells does yellow fever attack?
Yellow fever is called this because the virus attacks the cells of the liver causing jaundice or yellowing of the skin and the "whites" of the eyes. It also causes severe bleeding. This disease is called a hemorrhagic fever.
How did the finding yellow fever in Cuba affect the building of the Panamal Canal?
yellow fever was killing people. possible workers for the panama canal
How does the yellow fever affect the victim?
The people begin to vomit and have nautious headakes.
How is yellow fever transmitted from person to person?
Yellow Fever is a virus. Viruses reproduce by injecting their RNA into cells. The cells reproduce the viruses not knowing the virus is bad. I am a Haredverd Medical student, I have my PHD and I am working at Childrens hostital, so I personally think yoiu should believe me.
How did yellow fever play a role in the building of the Panama canal?
how did yellow fever play a role in the Panama Canal
How old do you have to be to get yellow fever?
Yellow Fever can affect anyone, but mostly targets the elderly. There are still cases of it, but extremely rare in the U.S. unless you have recently travelled to a country where it exists.
How can you not get yellow fever?
where yellow fever is not there
Is Yellow Fever or Jungle Yellow Fever deadlier?
totz jungle yellow fever
How did yellow fever affect jobs?
Yellow fever causes dizziness, high temperature, body ache, and rashes
Who discoverd yellow fever?
who dicoverd yellow fever?
What disease killed workers of the panama canal?
Malaria and Yellow Fever killed most workers.
