low risk
Vesicular stomatitis virus
VSV
When to seek urgent care: Usually mild; see a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen
Key facts
Family
Rhabdoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
days to weeks
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
1,149
Symptoms
FeverLocal lesionsMuscle pain
Transmission
Animal contact
Prevention
Avoid sick animalsPPEHand hygiene
Treatment
Supportive care; symptom management
Related viruses (same family)
Rabies virusMokola virusDuvenhage virusAustralian bat lyssavirusEuropean bat lyssavirus 1European bat lyssavirus 2
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