low risk
Sandfly fever virus
Pappataci fever
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for severe symptoms
Key facts
Family
Phenuiviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
3-6 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
2,246
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painPhotophobia
Transmission
Sandfly bite
Prevention
Sandfly protection
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
Rift Valley fever virusHeartland virusToscana virusSevere fever with thrombocytopenia virusHeartland-like virusPunta Toro virus
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