A few days of fever with vomiting followed by high fever, jaundice, and "black vomit" are characteristic of

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The symptoms described in the question are classic for yellow fever, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause liver damage, bleeding, and kidney failure. The "black vomit" is due to the presence of blood in the vomit, which is a sign of internal bleeding. Malaria and dengue fever can also cause fever and vomiting but do not cause jaundice or black vomit. Chagas' disease and schistosomiasis do not typically cause fever or vomiting.

A Few Days of Fever with Vomiting Followed by High