| Contagious: |
Yes |
 |
Mortality:
(if untreated) |
30%
|
Incubation Period:
(days) |
7-17 |
Duration of Illness:
(days) |
10-28 |
| Existence of Vaccine: |
Yes |
| Symptoms: |
Malaise, fever, chills, vomiting, headache, backache; 2-3 days later, flat red spots appear and progress to pus-filled lesions on skin and lining of the mouth and throat |
| Treatment†: |
Intravenous hydration, nutrition, pain control, studies show promising results from antiviral drugs, if given very early |
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