moderate risk

Sosuga virus

Sosuga

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

Yes

Est. cases tracked

7,649

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheRespiratory or neurological symptoms

Transmission

Bat contactBody fluids

Prevention

Avoid bat cavesPPEAvoid contact with bats

Treatment

Supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

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

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