low risk

WU polyomavirus

WUPyV

When to seek urgent care: Usually mild; see a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen

Key facts

Family

Polyomaviridae

Type

DNA virus

Severity

Mild

Incubation

1-7 days

Vaccine

None

Est. cases tracked

1,061

Symptoms

FeverCoughSore throatFatigue

Transmission

Respiratory dropletsContact

Prevention

Hand hygieneAvoid close contact when illVentilation

Treatment

Supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

BK polyomavirus JC polyomavirus Merkel cell polyomavirus KI polyomavirus Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus

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