Yellow Fever
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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.
Data on 15 doctors who treat yellow fever
Which specialist treats yellow fever?
If you have symptoms of fiebre amarilla, the right specialist to see is a cardiologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified cardiologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in yellow fever
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Mauricio Adrian Salinas Ramirez
Dr. Javier Eduardo Mayorquín Carranza
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Rubén Nicolás Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Which doctor treats yellow fever?
If you have symptoms of fiebre amarilla, the right specialist to see is a cardiologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified cardiologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.