moderate risk
Heartland-like virus
Heartland variant
When to seek urgent care: Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent
Key facts
Family
Phenuiviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
1-3 weeks
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
3,158
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painFatigue
Transmission
Tick bite
Prevention
Tick protectionPrompt tick removalAvoid tall grass
Treatment
Supportive care; symptom management
Related viruses (same family)
Rift Valley fever virusHeartland virusToscana virusSandfly fever virusSevere fever with thrombocytopenia virusPunta Toro virus
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