https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg Human Pathogen project: Yellow fever virus en-us 2021-11-28 18:33:44 UTC 2025-09-26 22:49:09 UTC hello@padlet.com lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916529598 Yellow fever is mostly transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes. Mosquitoes usually contract the virus through other primates, human or non-human. ]]> 2021-11-28 18:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916529598 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916530226 2021-11-28 18:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916530226 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916532469 The Yellow fever virus is often contracted from mosquitoes in subtropical areas such as Africa and South America. This virus rarely impacts those in the US.]]> 2021-11-28 18:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916532469 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916535258 Yellow fever has no evident cure and there are no available medicines to help with treatment. Contraction of the Yellow fever often presents with severe aches, fever, pains, liver disease, excess bleeding, and yellowing of the skin (jaundice). ]]> 2021-11-28 19:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916535258 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916536068 2021-11-28 19:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916536068 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916538809 With Yellow fever, most people display little to no symptoms. Symptoms may include, Sudden onset of fever, headache, back pain, body aches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. On the more severe side you may experience high fever, yellowing skin (jaundice), Bleeding, shock, and even organ failure. ]]> 2021-11-28 19:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916538809 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916590780 2021-11-28 20:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916590780 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916596496 Symptoms of Yellow fever are usually mild except for the occasional severe case. Onset of symptoms usually begin within 3-6 days. In most cases symptoms begin to disappear after 3-4 days. In a severe case, about half of the patients who enter the toxic phase usually die within 7-10 days. ]]> 2021-11-28 20:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916596496 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916603757 Typically yellow fever is endemic to subtropical/tropical areas of Africa, Central and South America. It is much more common in these areas. Yet large outbreaks can occur when infected people who have traveled abroad return to a large populated areas with high mosquito density and infect the mosquitoes in the area which in turn infect other humans in the area who are not likely vaccinated due to lack of risk. ]]> 2021-11-28 20:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916603757 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916604064 2021-11-28 20:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916604064 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916606575 There is a very effective vaccination for yellow fever but if you do not live in a region where yellow fever is a common issue there are several easier methods to protect yourself from this disease. If you are spending time outside wear insect repellent, or light a citronella candle. There are also vector control programs, if you have a large mosquito population around your home you can contact a control program to help eliminate these issues.]]> 2021-11-28 20:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916606575 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916608193 Unfortunately there are no proven methods to treat or cure yellow fever. Though if you have been diagnosed with yellow fever make sure to stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. Make sure you try to avoid contact with mosquitoes or any other vector which could potentially cause an outbreak. ]]> 2021-11-28 20:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916608193 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916609405 2021-11-28 20:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916609405 lexi092401 https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916609957 2021-11-28 20:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lexi092401/kibfl8tzmi5nzqsg/wish/1916609957