II. Pathophysiology
- Flavivirus transmitted by Aedes aegypti Mosquito
III. Epidemiology
- Endemic region (urban areas and jungles)
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Amazon basin of South America
IV. Prevention
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Yellow Fever Vaccine
- Indicated for travel to endemic region
- Required for entry into some countries
- See Prevention of Vector-borne Infection
V. Prognosis
- Mortality: 50%