Vector-borne Diseases
Urban yellow fever
Emergency
ICD-10: A95 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: शहरी पीला बुखार · தமிழ்: நகர மஞ்சள் காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಗರ ಹಳದಿ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: పట్టణ పసుపు జ్వరం · বাংলা: শহুরে হলুদ জ্বর · मराठी: शहरी पिवळा ताप · ગુજરાતી: શહેરી પીળો તાવ
About this condition
Urban yellow fever is a serious viral disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes in cities and towns, the same type that spreads dengue. Though not currently found in India, international travelers from endemic areas could introduce it. It causes severe symptoms including high fever, jaundice, and internal bleeding, and can be fatal without immediate medical care.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
muscle pain
nausea
vomiting
jaundice
bleeding gums
black vomit
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | शहरी पीला बुखार · येलो फीवर · पीत ज्वर · काला उल्टी रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நகர மஞ்சள் காய்ச்சல் · மஞ்சள் காய்ச்சல் · பொன் ஜுரம் · கருப்பு வாந்தி நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಗರ ಹಳದಿ ಜ್ವರ · ಹಳದಿ ಜ್ವರ · ಪೀತ ಜ್ವರ · ಕಪ್ಪು ವಾಂತಿ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పట్టణ పసుపు జ్వరం · పసుపు జ్వరం · పీత జ్వరం · నల్ల వాంతుల వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শহুরে হলুদ জ্বর · ইয়েলো ফিভার · পীত জ্বর · কালো বমি রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | शहरी पिवळा ताप · यलो फीव्हर · पीत ताप · काळी उलटी रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શહેરી પીળો તાવ · યલો ફીવર · પીત તાવ · કાળી ઉલટી રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Urban yellow fever?
high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, jaundice.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Urban yellow fever common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Urban yellow fever?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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