Yellow Fever

Before complications appear, it helps to know that yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of certain mosquitoes, present in some tropical areas.

Possible manifestations: It usually starts with fever, headache, muscle aches, and malaise; in some cases it can affect the liver and other organs.

General prevention: Measures to avoid mosquito bites and an evaluation before traveling to regions where the virus circulates are aspects that are reviewed with medical guidance.

Which specialist handles it? The cardiologist may take part when there is an effect on the heart, within a team-based approach. If you develop a fever after visiting tropical areas, the sensible thing is to seek medical care for an appropriate evaluation of the condition.