high risk
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia virus
SFTS
When to seek urgent care: Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms
Key facts
Family
Phenuiviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
1-3 weeks
Vaccine
Limited
Est. cases tracked
17,685
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painFatigue
Transmission
Tick bite
Prevention
Tick protectionPrompt tick removalAvoid tall grass
Treatment
Supportive care; hospitalization if severe
Related viruses (same family)
Rift Valley fever virusHeartland virusToscana virusSandfly fever virusHeartland-like virusPunta Toro virus
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