Which of the following epidemics initially obstructed Ferdinand de Lesseps's attempt to build a canal in Panama?
A)Typhoid
B)Chicken pox
C)Malaria
D)Yellow fever
E)Tuberculosis

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Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause fever, jaundice, and bleeding. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and it can be fatal if not treated. In the 19th century, yellow fever was a major obstacle to the construction of the Panama Canal. Thousands of workers died from the disease, and the project was delayed for several years.

Which of the Following Epidemics Initially Obstructed Ferdinand De Lesseps's