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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a zoonotic pathogen, primarily affecting wild and domestic animals, but it can also cause gastrointestinal infections in humans, often resembling appendicitis or mesenteric lymphadenitis. While less prevalent than Yersinia enterocolitica, Y. pseudotuberculosis is a significant cause of enteric infections, particularly
Yellow fever is a life-threatening viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily Aedes and Haemagogus species. Endemic to parts of Africa and South America, yellow fever can lead to severe symptoms including jaundice, organ failure, and death. As no specific antiviral treatment exists, yellow fever vaccination remains the most effective preventive measure. The World