high risk

New York hantavirus

NY virus

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Key facts

Family

Hantaviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

High

Incubation

1-6 weeks

Vaccine

In development

Est. cases tracked

17,329

Symptoms

FeverMuscle achesHeadacheFatigue

Transmission

Rodent excreta

Prevention

Rodent controlVentilate enclosed spacesAvoid dust in rodent areas

Treatment

Supportive care

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