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Kyasanur Forest Disease
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- Karnataka is grappling with the outbreak of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever.
- Since January 1, 2024, the state has reported 49 positive cases of monkey fever.
- Monkey fever is caused by the Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the Flaviviridae virus family.
- The virus was first identified in 1957 when it was isolated from a sick monkey in the Kyasanur Forest of Karnataka.
- Transmission to humans primarily occurs through tick bites or contact with an infected animal, particularly a sick or recently deceased monkey.
- There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission.
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