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What did reed Walter do?
he found out that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes.
Where are Yellow fever mosquitoes from?
Yellow fever mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti, are originally from tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia. They have since spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas, due to global trade and urbanization. These mosquitoes thrive in warm climates and are often found in urban areas where they breed in standing water.
Which virus causes yellow fever?
Yellow fever (also known as Yellow Jack and Bronze John) is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease. The virus is called yellow fever virus. It is transmitted by the bite of female mosquitoes and is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa. The only known hosts of the virus are primates and mosquitoes. The origin of the disease is most likely to be Africa through the slave trade in the 16th century.
Is yellow fever in the US?
From CDC.gov website:Why is yellow fever not found in the United States presently? Has it not occurred in the past?The last yellow fever epidemic in the United States occurred in New Orleans in 1905.Yellow fever is primarily transmitted by Aedes aegyptimosquitoes. This particular type of mosquito is currently only found in the southern United States. For yellow fever to be introduced into the country, someone who is very recently infected with yellow fever has to visit or live in a location inhabited by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Then, that person has to be bitten by an Aedes aegypti mosquito that then bites and infects another person. This would have to happen many times for an outbreak of yellow fever to occur.Low occurrence of yellow fever world wide makes the introduction of yellow fever into the U.S. less likely. Additionally, many Americans are able to use preventative measures and secure their homes with tight fitting screens and air conditioning to prevent their exposure to mosquitoes.
Where is the yellow fever virus found?
The yellow fever virus is found mainly in Africa and South America.
Name some tropical diseases what do you think is the connection between these diseases and the climate in which they are typically found?
Some tropical diseases are yellow fever, dengue fever, and malaria. They are all caused by being bitten by infected mosquitoes.
What is the difference between yellow fever and dengue?
Yellow fever and dengue are both viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, but they are caused by different viruses and have distinct characteristics. Yellow fever is caused by the yellow fever virus and can lead to severe liver damage and bleeding, with a vaccine available for prevention. In contrast, dengue is caused by the dengue virus and primarily results in high fever, severe headaches, and joint pain, with no specific vaccine widely available at all times. Additionally, yellow fever is more prevalent in Africa and South America, while dengue is found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
What disease killed workers of the panama canal?
Malaria and Yellow Fever killed most workers.
Is yellow fever communicable?
It is primarily spread through the bite of a mosquito. It is found in southern parts of Africa and South America. The only way humans can spread it to each other is by coming into contact with infected blood. Usually by using dirty needles.
Where is yellow fever located?
nYellow fever is found only in Africa and South America.
What deadly disease cost many workers their lives before Dr William Gorgas found?
Malaria killed many workers on the Panama Canal. However, when Dr William Gorgas discovered that mosquitoes transmitted malaria and yellow fever, he was assigned the task of eliminating this threat for worker through fumigation of mosquito infested areas.
Who found that mosquito's spread yellow fever?
Walter Reed.
