Yellow Fever
Book AppointmentYellow fever is an infection caused by a virus which spreads through bite of a special and rare kind of mosquito. Once bitten, the virus affects the liver and other organs of the body eventually proving fatal.
These specific species of mosquitos usually breed in urban areas.
When to seek expert advise
The above symptoms will start to show 3 to 6 days after youare exposed to the virus. If you feel your skin is yellowing accompanied with a fever, you should get yourself examined by the doctors at the Internal Medicine Services at The Aga Khan University Hospital immediately. Yellow fever usually has similar symptoms to malaria and typhoid, so if you have recently travelled to a high-risk country, it is highly recommended that you keep a check on this condition and track your symptoms.
Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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