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Candiru virus

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

Key facts

Family
Phenuiviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
3-7 days
Vaccine
Yes
Est. cases tracked
3,906

Symptoms

FeverHeadacheMuscle pain

Transmission

Sandfly bite

Prevention

Sandfly protectionInsect repellent

Treatment

Supportive care; hospitalization if severe

Related viruses (same family)

Rift Valley fever virusHeartland virusToscana virusSandfly fever virusSevere fever with thrombocytopenia virusHeartland-like virus
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