moderate risk

Merkel cell polyomavirus

MCV

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Key facts

Family

Polyomaviridae

Type

DNA virus

Severity

Moderate

Incubation

2-12 weeks

Vaccine

In development

Est. cases tracked

5,063

Symptoms

Skin lesionsBumpsMild irritation

Transmission

Skin contact

Prevention

Avoid contact with lesionsHand hygiene

Treatment

Supportive care; symptom management

Related viruses (same family)

BK polyomavirus JC polyomavirus WU polyomavirus KI polyomavirus Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus

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