Yellow Fever

Type of disease

viral

Transmission/Infection

mosquito bite

Is there an animal or insect vector?

yes mosquitos

General signs and symptoms

fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, jaundice

What body systems/organs are involved?

liver, kidney, heart, gastrointestinal system

Any toxins or virulence factors?

severe organ failure

Identification/Confirmation?

blood tests

What shape do each bacteria have?

spherical

Classic signs/symptoms

jaundice, bleeding, liver failure

Treatment, cure, common antibiotics?

supportive care

Vaccine available?

yes

How can transmission be prevented?

mosquito control