Overview
Definition
Acute viral hemorrhagic disease.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Yellow fever virus via infected mosquitoes.
Clinical Symptoms
- Fever
- chills
- severe back pain
- jaundice
- bleeding.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Serology
- PCR.
Management
- Supportive care. Preventable by vaccine.
Complications
- Hepatic and renal failure
- massive hemorrhage.