8 Alarming Symptoms Of Yellow Fever You Must Know!

By Vanshika Gaur
29 Jan 2025, 11:00 IST

Yellow fever is transmitted through infected mosquito bites that cause high fever, jaundice, and dengue. It leads to yellowing of the eyes and skin. Tap to read and check its symptoms.

Fever

Fever is the immune system’s response to yellow fever when the virus enters the body. If the virus spreads, it can also lead to high fever.

Abdominal Pain

It is caused by liver damage, gastric issues and systematic inflammation in the body leading to abdominal pain.

Seizures

Seizures are caused by several complications in the brain such as brain inflammation, lack of oxygen, organ failure, and more.

Headaches

Headaches are also caused as a result of the immune system trying to fight off the disease, dehydration, fever, low oxygen levels, and more.

Loss of Appetite

The virus causes liver dysfunction, fever, and gastric issues, making food unappealing, and leading to loss of appetite.

Backaches

Backaches and pain are caused by factors such as dehydration, fatigue, stiffed muscles, and more leading to discomfort.

Bleeding from Mouth and Nose

This severe complication of yellow fever is caused by liver dysfunction, increased blood pressure, loss of platelets, and more.

Decreased Urination

It is caused when the fluid balance in the body and kidneys are affected. It is also caused due to liver dysfunction and dehydration.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from PubMed. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing these symptoms.