yellow fever

• Острое вирусное геморрагическое заболевание, передающееся через укусы инфицированных комаров, характеризующееся лихорадкой, ознобом, тошнотой и желтухой, встречающееся в основном в тропических регионах Африки и Южной Америки.

An acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, nausea, and jaundice, primarily found in tropical regions of Africa and South America.

1. Infectious diseaseB2formal

   A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, jaundice, and often fatal complications.

   Инфекционное заболевание

   • Yellow fever is endemic in parts of Africa and South America.
   • Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent yellow fever.
   • The symptoms of yellow fever include high fever and vomiting.

2. Slang: sexual preferenceC2slang

   A slang term referring to a fetish or strong sexual attraction to people of East Asian descent.

   Жёлтая лихорадка

   • He was accused of having yellow fever because he only dated Asian women.
   • The term 'yellow fever' is often considered offensive and fetishizing.
   • She felt uncomfortable when she realized he had yellow fever.