Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to southwestern India. [1] The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae. KFDV is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected hard ticks (Haemaphysalis spinigera), which act as a reservoir of KFDV.

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a tick-borne hemorrhagic fever of human, caused by Kyasanur forest disease virus (KFDV) in India. The tick, Haemaphysalis spinigera, has been incriminated as the vector of KFDV. In human, KFD clinically presents with ...

Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), caused by a tick-borne flavivirus, is seen in a limited area of India. The disease affects both wild primates and humans living near forested areas. KFD is characterized by hemorrhagic fever, with a case fatality rate in the range of 1–3%. Viruses related to KFDV have been identified in China and Saudi Arabia.

Two major tick-borne virus zoonotic diseases,Kyasanur forest disease (‎KFD)‎ and Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (‎CCHF)‎,are notifiable in India and are associated with high mortality rates.

2024年7月23日 · The Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) caused by the Kyasanur forest disease virus (KFDV) is among such diseases transmitted through ticks and localized to India. Despite its prevalence, high transmissibility, and potential to cause fatalities, KFDV has not been given the deserved attention by the governments.

2023年7月20日 · Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is an acute viral illness with life-threatening hemorrhagic fever in humans and monkeys. It is caused by the KFD virus, tick-borne flavivirus, endemic in the western ghats of southern India. Haemaphysalis spinigera, a hard tick, has been demonstrated to be the main vector and reservoir of the KFD virus. In humans ...

Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) and Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), are notifiable in India and are associated with high mortality rates. KFD virus was first identified in 1957 in Karnataka state; the tick Haemaphysalis spinigera is the main vector. During 2012–2013, cases were reported from previously unaffected

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral haemorrhagic fever, transmitted to humans and other hosts by a tick vector of genus Haemaphysalis. It affects 400-500 people annually in the Western Ghats region of India through spring to summer season.

Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever, caused by Kyasanur forest disease virus, transmitted by bite of an infected tick nymphs (Haemaphysalis spinigera). KFD is named after its location, Kyasanur forest area in Soraba and Sagar talukas of Shimoga district of Karnataka in India.

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a tick-borne hemorrhagic fever of human, caused by Kyasanur forest disease virus (KFDV) in India. The tick, Haemaphysalis spinigera, has been incriminated as the vector of KFDV. In human, KFD clinically presents with high fever, frontal headache, and severe myalgia, followed by bleeding from the nasal cavity ...