moderate risk

Menangle virus

Menangle

When to seek urgent care: Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent

Key facts

Family

Paramyxoviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

Moderate

Incubation

4-21 days

Vaccine

Limited

Est. cases tracked

5,629

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheRespiratory or neurological symptoms

Transmission

Bat contactBody fluids

Prevention

Avoid bat cavesPPEAvoid contact with bats

Treatment

Supportive care; hospitalization if severe

Related viruses (same family)

Measles virus Mumps virus Nipah virus Hendra virus Parainfluenza virus 1 Parainfluenza virus 2

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