Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Asked 6 months ago

What virus causes yellow fever?

My cousin mentioned that there's a serious disease called yellow fever. I'm curious about how it spreads. Which virus is responsible for causing yellow fever?

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Radha Sharma Radha Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yellow fever is caused by the yellow fever virus, and it's spread by mosquitoes. It's quite serious, not something for home remedies. You must see a doctor and if you are traveling to affected areas, vaccination is highly recommended. Prevention is key here.

Manish Kumar Manish Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yellow fever is caused by the Yellow Fever virus. It's a mosquito-borne disease. If you're going to places where it's common, get vaccinated. Simple as that. Don't take chances.

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Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Dude, yellow fever is caused by the Yellow Fever virus itself. It's pretty specific. And it's spread by mosquitoes, not like from person to person easily. My cousin had to get a vaccine for it before going to Africa, super important if you travel.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, so yellow fever is actually caused by 'Yellow Fever virus'? That's quite direct! I was just wondering about tropical diseases. Is it common in India, or more in other parts of the world?

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Preeti Devi Preeti Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yellow fever is caused by the Yellow Fever virus, transmitted by mosquitoes. This one is no joke; it can lead to serious complications for your liver. My relative faced very severe issues. Always see a doctor for proper guidance, especially if you're planning international travel to affected regions, and get vaccinated.

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