moderate risk
Lone Star virus
Lone Star
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
Limited
Est. cases tracked
6,054
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painFatigue
Transmission
Tick bite
Prevention
Tick protectionPrompt tick removalAvoid tall grass
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
Rift Valley fever virusHeartland virusToscana virusSandfly fever virusSevere fever with thrombocytopenia virusHeartland-like virus
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