Cell death of hepatocytes represent the clinical effects of Yellow Fever. The Aedes species of mosquitoes is the vector for this disease. 

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- Pathogenesis/Vector
- Presentation of Maternal Infection
- Diagnosis
- Fetal/Neonatal Abnormalities
- Vaccines

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Virus is primarily spread through mosquitoes in densely populated areas of Africa.

Yellow Fever Virus (YFV)

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Pregnancy Associated Arbovirus Infections

IgM-ELISA. viral PCR diagnostic tests are used to detect Yellow Fever. 

Diagnosing Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Pathogenesis/Vector

Clinical manifestations of Yellow Fever in pregnant women include fever, headache, joint pain, vomiting, hepatic dysfunction, renal failure, coagulopathy and shock. 

Maternal Yellow Fever Infection Presentation

There is not enough data to definitively conclude the fetal abnormalities that result from Yellow Fever. 

Fetal/Neonatal Anomalies with Yellow Fever

Live attenuated vaccines are available for individuals traveling to Africa and South America. 

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