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Nov 2, 2022 · Yellow fever disease cases — Africa, September 2020-March 2022. Areas with confirmed and probable yellow fever disease cases are outlined in red. There are several factors that have likely contributed to the resurgence of YF in endemic areas.
Nov 2, 2022 · Yellow fever (YF), an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has the potential to spread rapidly and cause serious public health impact.
Nov 8, 2023 · Since 2016, there has been resurgence of yellow fever outbreaks documented in both the Americas and Africa (Angola, Brazil, Nigeria). Sporadic cases due to spillover from sylvatic transmission can occur even when population immunity is high.
May 31, 2023 · Prompt detection of yellow fever and rapid response through emergency vaccination campaigns are essential for controlling outbreaks. However, underreporting is a concern; WHO estimates the true number of cases to be 10 to 250 times what is now being reported.
Oct 21, 2023 · Experts warn of a potential resurgence of yellow fever in the American South, advocating for enhanced disease surveillance, antiviral development, and innovative mosquito control measures. Mosquito-transmitted virus infections are on the rise and their spread is accelerating in Texas, Florida, and elsewhere in the American South.
Yellow fever is a very rare cause of illness in U.S. travelers. Illness ranges from a fever with aches and pains to severe liver disease with bleeding and yellowing skin (jaundice). Yellow fever infection is diagnosed based on laboratory testing, a person’s symptoms, and travel history. There is no medicine to treat or cure infection.
