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Sandfly fever

Sandfly fever: Introduction

Sandfly fever: Viral infection from sandfly bites. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Sandfly fever is available below.

Symptoms of Sandfly fever

• Fever
• Headache
• Chills
• Shivering
• Flu-like symptoms
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Treatments for Sandfly fever

• Bed rest
• Pain medications
• Fluids
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Causes of Sandfly fever

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Sandfly fever: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Sandfly fever

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Prevention of Sandfly fever

Prevention information for Sandfly fever has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Sandfly fever.

• Avoid sandfly bites
• Protective clothing
• Insect repellant
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Sandfly fever: Broader Related Topics

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• Conditions involving a pathogen
• Flu-like conditions
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Types of Sandfly fever

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Definitions of Sandfly fever:

Influenza-like febrile viral disease caused by several members of the BUNYAVIRIDAE family and transmitted mostly by the bloodsucking sandfly Phlebotomus papatasii. - (Source - Diseases Database)

A mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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