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That yellow fever is named that because the skin turns yellow as the liver shuts down. The Spanish also named the fever after a symptom of the disease: Vomito Negro (Black Vomit)

Jun 23, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: That yellow fever is named that because the skin turns yellow as the liver shuts down. The Spanish also named the fever after a symptom of the disease: Vomito Negro (Black Vomit)

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