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JC polyomavirus

JC virus
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Key facts

Family
Polyomaviridae
Type
DNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
2-14 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
4,336

Symptoms

FeverRashFatigue

Transmission

Close contactContaminated surfaces

Prevention

Hand hygieneAvoid contact with cases

Treatment

Supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

BK polyomavirusMerkel cell polyomavirusWU polyomavirusKI polyomavirusTrichodysplasia spinulosa virus
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