The Most Common Infectious Diseases in Africa
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Meet some of the Force for Health and EduCom team that helped Dr. Rob with this program.
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What do you know about prevention?
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When you think of this disease, what is a major fact that comes to mind?
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Common Infectious Diseases of Africa Introduction
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Anthrax
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Avian Influenza
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Chikungunya
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Cholera
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF)
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Dengue Fever
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Ebola
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis E
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H.I.V.
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Lassa Fever
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Malaria
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Marburg Viral Disease
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Measles
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Meningococcal Meningitis
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
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Monkey Pox
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Plague
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Polio
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Rift Valley Fever
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Tuberculosis
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Yellow Fever
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Zika Virus
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Play some games and review the Common Diseases
Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a viral disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America.
Yellow fever can cause severe illness and even death.
Symptoms of yellow fever include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and muscle pain. In severe cases, yellow fever can lead to bleeding from the eyes, mouth, and nose.
Treatment for yellow fever is supportive and includes rest, fluids, and pain relievers.
There is no specific cure for yellow fever and it can sometimes be fatal.
Prevention of yellow fever is important and includes avoiding mosquito bites, getting vaccinated, and wearing protective clothing.
Yellow fever can be a serious disease, so it is important to be aware of the symptoms and to take steps to prevent it.