Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and found in tropical regions of Africa and Latin America's Amazon region.
Yellow Fever Outbreak in Angola Kills 51
Yellow fever causes 200,000 infections and 30,000 deaths every year, with nearly 90% of these occurring in Africa.
Yellow fever causes 200,000 infections and 30,000 deaths every year, with nearly 90% of these occurring in Africa.
‘Yellow fever vaccinations are routinely recommended for travellers to Angola, though the country had not previously seen a significant outbreak.’
There is no specific treatment for yellow fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and found in tropical regions of Africa and Latin America's Amazon region. Authorities launched a mass vaccination campaign earlier this month. The government has also urged residents to sterilise stagnant water before drinking it.
Yellow fever vaccinations are routinely recommended for travellers to Angola, though the country had not previously seen a significant outbreak since 1986.
Simple, Effective Paper Test to Screen Individuals With Ebola, Yellow Fever, Dengue
The scientists don't claim their method to be as accurate as PCR and ELISA, but it is an awesome tool in poor areas of the world where these diseases tend to thrive.
The scientists don't claim their method to be as accurate as PCR and ELISA, but it is an awesome tool in poor areas of the world where these diseases tend to thrive.
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Genetic Changes Helped Yellow Fever Mosquitoes Get Attracted to Human Odor
Yellow fever mosquito, which is the major carrier of yellow fever, developed its taste for human blood due to the genetic tweaks that occurred, and the presence of a specific gene, says research.
Yellow fever mosquito, which is the major carrier of yellow fever, developed its taste for human blood due to the genetic tweaks that occurred, and the presence of a specific gene, says research.
Substantial Reduction of Yellow Fever in Africa With Mass Vaccination Campaigns
Over 78,000 deaths due to Yellow fever, an acute viral disease, has been reported in Africa in 2003, reveals a new research published in PLOS Medicine this week.
Over 78,000 deaths due to Yellow fever, an acute viral disease, has been reported in Africa in 2003, reveals a new research published in PLOS Medicine this week.
