Yellow Fever: A Deadly Threat

Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes aegypti species. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

Overview

  • Causative Agent: The yellow fever virus, a member of the Flavivirus genus.
  • Transmission: Primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It can also spread through exposure to infected body fluids and tissues, although this is less common.

Symptoms

Initial Phase (3 to 6 days after infection)

  1. Fever: Sudden onset of high fever.
  2. Chills: Feeling cold and shivering.
  3. Loss of Appetite: Decreased desire to eat.
  4. Muscle Pain: Generalized aches and pains.
  5. Headache: Severe headaches.
  6. Nausea and Vomiting: Upset stomach and vomiting may occur.

Toxic Phase (occurs in about 15% of cases)

This phase can develop after the initial phase and can be severe: read more

Myeloma: A Blood Cancer

Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that originates from plasma cells, which are a kind of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, these plasma cells become malignant and proliferate uncontrollably in the bone marrow, leading to various health issues, including bone damage, weakened immune response, and kidney dysfunction. It is characterized by the presence of abnormal proteins in the blood and urine and is often associated with symptoms like bone pain, anemia, and frequent infections. read more

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