moderate risk
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
LCMV
When to seek urgent care: Pregnant women seek care; risk to fetus
Key facts
Family
Arenaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
8-13 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
352
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMeningitisMuscle aches
Transmission
Rodent excreta
Prevention
Rodent control
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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