Baskadia

Yellow fever infections can cause serious illness and can be fatal in some cases, This virus is estimated to cause about 200,000 cases of disease and 30,000 deaths each year with 90% occurring in Africa.

Yellow fever virus is an RNA virus that belongs to the genus flavivirus, it is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected Aedes or Haemagogus species mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on infected primates (human or non-human) and then can transmit the virus to other primates, these day-biting mosquitoes breed around houses, in forest or jungles, or in both habitats.

This virus is not the same as Malaria though they might have a lot of similarities, 50% of infected persons who develop this severe disease may loose their lives while fighting it. Yellow fever doesn't have any permanent cure rather it can be prevented or treated.

The incubation period for this virus is 3 to 6 days. Many people do not experience the symptoms, yellow fever is a high-threat diseases with risk of international spread which represents a potential threat to global health security.

Signs and symptoms includes: pains in muscles or abdomen area, chills, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, head ache, bleeding, jaundice (yellow eyes or skin), delirium, internal bleeding, liver injury, decreased urination, irregular heart beat (Arrhythmia), seizures, coma and many more.

Treatment

The Treatment is supportive and focuses on

.Blood products for severe bleeding

.Dialysis for kidney failure

.Fluids through the vein (Intravenous fluids)

Prevention

.Sleep in screened areas

.Use mosquito repellents

.Use insecticide treated bed nets

.Always keep your surroundings and environment clean as dirtiness may trigger mosquito

.Wear clothes that fully cover your body