Definition
An acute febrile disease, mainly of tropical origin, that is caused by a Group B arbovirus and is spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitos. Symptoms include fever, intense headache, joint and muscle pain and a rash. The hemorrhagic form of the disease is more severe and is characterized by loss of appetite, vomiting, high fever, headache and abdominal pain. Shock and circulatory failure may occur.
URL Name
YF-3000-9130-170
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.9130-170
Parent Code
YF-3000.9130
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-9130-170
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-9130
Use References
Breakbone Fever
Publication Status
Draft