Yellow Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Cycles of Transmission
A
Jungle (Sylvatic)
Savannah (intermediate)
Urban
2
Q
Explain jungle phase.
A
Mainly circulates monkeys and mosquitoes. Humans caught in cross fire.
3
Q
Explain intermediate phase.
A
Semi domestic mosquitoes infect monkeys and humans
4
Q
Explain Urban phase
A
Infected people introduce into densely populated areas
5
Q
Phases of infection?
A
Acute
Toxic
6
Q
Symptoms in acute?
A
Fever
Myalgia
7
Q
Symptoms in toxic? (Occurs within 24h)
A
Jaundice
Hemorrhage
Half of them die
8
Q
Vaccine?
A
Live attenuated
Protection for 30-35 years
