Common Tick-Borne Diseases # Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) Kyasanur Forest Disease is a re-emerging zoonotic viral infection caused by the Haemaphysalis spinigera and Haemaphysalis turturis ticks.

KFD, a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease, has been spreading rapidly in Malnad, the coastal region and in states bordering Karnataka, along the Western Ghats. The condition, caused by a ...

From January 1, till February 18, the state has reported 4080 KFD positive cases and two deaths. Most of the cases are in Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga. He said that so far 62,794 Depa- tick ...

KFD cases have been reported in Chikkamagaluru district. All the patients recovered while six are under treatment. This was the first death due to KFD in the district this year.