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A friend of mine was bitten and now is on antivirals in case simian herpes b. what can we do or look for for her and is it contagious between humans?
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Symptoms start : and as soon as 7 days with flu like symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and general feelings of being ill. There may be blisters that form near the site of the bite, but not always. Unfortunately, the B virus can affect the spinal cord or brain, and then there could be change in sensation, balance problems and paralysis. Human transmission is rare. Prophylactic meds decrease risk of nerve damage.
Answered 8/4/2015
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