Analysis of two imported cases of yellow fever infection from Ivory Coast and The Gambia to Germany and Belgium.

Background: Yellow fever remains one of the great burdens for public health in the endemic regions in Africa and South America. The under reporting of yellow fever cases in the respective regions and lack of international interest leads to an underestimation of the constant danger in these areas. Non-vaccinated travelers take a high risk without the effective protection of YFV 17D vaccination.