An outbreak of yellow fever in the Republic of Guinea has killed seven people, and left fifteen others infected, the World Health Organisation reported.

The WHO Collaboration for Yellow Fever, in partnership with the Institute Pasteur and the Capital Dakar (Senegal), have confirmed these cases, which occurred in the province of Fouja Djolan and Mamou.

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Yellow fever is caused by a mosquito-borne virus, and is very common in tropical countries. It can be prevented by an intensive vaccination campaign. The vaccine is both safe and effective.

Meanwhile, another death from yellow fever and three further cases were reported in the Province of Dalaba, a province situated 50 km from Mamou.

(Edgar do Nascimento, Health24)

August 2005

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