Generalities:

Caused by the yellow fever virus. Disease originating in Africa where it takes the lives of more than 30 thousand people each year, it can also be found in South America and the Caribbean. Causes vomiting and jaundice (hence its name), Gastrointestinal disorders.

Transmission

It is transmitted mainly by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, but it can also be transmitted by other mosquito species from tropical climates such as the Haemogogus.