critical risk

Machupo virus

Bolivian hemorrhagic fever

When to seek urgent care: Seek emergency care immediately; isolation may be required

Key facts

Family

Arenaviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

Critical

Incubation

1-6 weeks

Vaccine

Yes

Est. cases tracked

762

Symptoms

FeverMuscle achesHeadacheFatigue

Transmission

Rodent excreta

Prevention

Rodent controlVentilate enclosed spacesAvoid dust in rodent areas

Treatment

Supportive care; hospitalization if severe

Related viruses (same family)

Lassa virus Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus Lujo virus Junin virus Guanarito virus Sabia virus

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