Yellow Fever (Noun)
Meaning
Caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Yellow fever is a viral disease caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito, primarily found in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend vaccination against yellow fever for travelers visiting areas where the disease is common.
- In the 18th and 19th centuries, yellow fever outbreaks devastated cities in North America, particularly New Orleans and Philadelphia.
- Yellow fever is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, and muscle pain, which can progress to more severe complications like hemorrhaging and organ failure.
- The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector responsible for transmitting yellow fever, as well as other diseases like dengue and Zika.