| Contagious: |
Yes |
 |
Mortality:
(if untreated) |
100%
|
Incubation Period:
(days) |
1-6 |
Duration of Illness:
(days) |
If untreated, usually fatal
within 6 days |
| Existence of Vaccine: |
Yes (not in U.S.) |
| Symptoms: |
High fever, chills, toxemia, rapid progression of pneumonia, respiratory failure, cyanosis, circulatory collapse |
| Treatment†: |
Antibiotics, supportive care |
|
