Mosquito bites can be far more than just an itchy nuisance. Many diseases can be spread through those bites, some of which can have serious consequences. One such disease is yellow fever. Not all mosquitos in all areas carry the disease. Instead, it’s more commonly found in parts of sub-saharan
Yellow fever is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases that cause muscle aches, fever, headaches, and chills after 3-6 days of infection. It becomes life-threatening in severe cases, causing jaundice, bleeding, and organ failure. Although a person can recover after the initial symptoms of the disease, it can become
Yellow Fever, named for the yellowing of the skin it can cause, is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is only found in a few places around the world, but even if there aren’t currently reported cases of infection it doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
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