How To Treat Yellow Fever

Yellow fever, which is classified as hemorrhagic, is an acute viral disease. It is transmitted by mosquitoes infected with the virus. Cases of this virus are mostly seen in the tropical areas of South and Central America and Africa. It is possible for travelers to contract this virus and bring it home with them. After being bitten by a mosquito, it takes about three to six days for symptoms to develop. These include chills, backache, fever, headaches, and muscles aches. In about fifteen percent of cases, yellow fever can be severe, causing shock, bleeding, and organ failure. Treatment is mostly focused on supportive care since there is not a specific antiviral drug to treat yellow fever.