Meaning of the word "yellow fever" in English

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yellow fever

US /ˌjel.oʊ ˈfiː.vər/
UK /ˈjel.əʊ ˈfiː.vər/
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Noun

a tropical viral disease affecting the liver and kidneys, causing fever and jaundice and often fatal. It is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed him with yellow fever after he returned from his trip to the Amazon.
Vaccination is highly recommended for travelers to areas where yellow fever is endemic.
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