critical risk
Hendra virus
Hendra
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for respiratory or neurological symptoms
Key facts
Family
Paramyxoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Critical
Incubation
5-16 days
Vaccine
Horses only
Est. cases tracked
917
Symptoms
FeverRespiratory distressEncephalitis
Transmission
HorsesBats
Prevention
Avoid sick horsesPPE
Treatment
Supportive intensive care
Related viruses (same family)
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