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Testing for viruses. A technician using a pipette to fill small sample vials. These are being used to test animal tissue samples for viruses such as avian influenza (bird flu) and swine fever

The final stages of yellow fever
Portrait of a young man in the final stages of yellow fever. His face is flushed and there is blood coming from his mouth and on the bedclothes

The tongue of a yellow fever sufferer
The tongue as it appears in the various stages of yellow fever. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820

The early stages of yellow fever
Portrait of a young man in the early stages of yellow fever. He is in bed and is very flushed and his eyes are bloodshot. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820

Portrait of a healthy young man before he contracts Yellow fever. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820

In bed with yellow fever
Portrait of a young man in bed with yellow fever. His skin is very yellow and he is bleeding from his nose. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820

Syringe danger, computer artwork. Barbed wire wrapped around a hypodermic syringe to represent the dangers of multiple use

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A portrait of a healthy young man contrasts the looming threat diseases, such as yellow fever. In its early stages, subtle symptoms like fever and headache may go unnoticed. But as it progresses, telltale signs like jaundice and a yellowing tongue become apparent. To prevent its spread, testing for viruses is crucial. Yet, the final stages can be fatal, with patients bedridden and at risk from syringes used for treatment. The danger lies not only in contracting the disease but also in its transmission through mosquito bites or contact with infected individuals. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and others from the perils of yellow fever.