moderate risk
BK polyomavirus
BK virus
When to seek urgent care: Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent
Key facts
Family
Polyomaviridae
Type
DNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
2-14 days
Vaccine
Limited
Est. cases tracked
1,936
Symptoms
FeverRashFatigue
Transmission
Close contactContaminated surfaces
Prevention
Hand hygieneAvoid contact with cases
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
JC polyomavirusMerkel cell polyomavirusWU polyomavirusKI polyomavirusTrichodysplasia spinulosa virus
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