yellow fever

Definition

An acute febrile illness of tropical regions, caused by a flavivirus (Yellow fever virus) and spread by certain mosquitoes, characterised by jaundice, black vomit and the absence of urination.

Example Sentences

• "The town up the road was overcome by yellow fever, he said. All travelers warned away."
• "Your girl want me, we both know / Cause she got yellow fever"
• "He's got the yellow fever; Once get the sight of gold and you are poisoned."

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