moderate risk

California encephalitis virus

Cal encephalitis

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Key facts

Family

Peribunyaviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

Moderate

Incubation

3-14 days

Vaccine

In development

Est. cases tracked

7,146

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheMuscle painRash

Transmission

Mosquito bite

Prevention

Mosquito controlInsect repellentProtective clothing

Treatment

Supportive care; hospitalization if severe

Related viruses (same family)

Oropouche virus La Crosse virus Bunyamwera virus Tahyna virus Snowshoe hare virus Jamestown Canyon virus

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