A person with advanced yellow fever may show signs of liver failure,
If you have symptoms of yellow fever, tell your doctor if you have traveled to areas where the disease is known to thrive. Blood tests can confirm the diagnosis.
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Yellow skin and eyes; Skin - yellow; Icterus; Eyes - yellow; JaundiceHome CareThe cause of jaundice must be determined before treatment can be given.... Read more »
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ReferencesBerk P, Korenblatt K. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver test results. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine.... Read more »
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Blood in your urine, or hematuria, can be classified as microscopic or gross.Microscopic hematuria is when there is very little blood in the urine... Read more »
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Urine of an abnormal color appears different from the usual straw-yellow color. Abnormally-colored urine may be cloudy, dark, or blood-tinged.See... Read more »