By ULY CLINIC

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Yellow Fever

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Introduction

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An acute viral infection, transmitted to human through a bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It is caused by a virus that belongs to the family Flavivirus. The disease can be life threatening causing hemorrhagic fever and hepatitis.    

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Fever, headache, jaundice, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. 

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment

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No specific anti-viral treatment, supportive therapies are recommended.

  

Prevention

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Prevention and Control involve mosquito control and provision of Yellow Fever vaccine. 

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Indication of Yellow Fever Vaccination

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• Persons ≥ 9 months of age

• Planning travel to or residence in an endemic area

• Planning travel to a country with an entry requirement

• Needs to be given ≥ 10 days prior to arrival in endemic area

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Updated on, 29.10.2020

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References

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1. STG page number 10-12