Question

Consider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease.
1. It is a tick-borne bacterial disease.
2. It is endemic in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
3. More cases are reported during rainy season.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. 1, 2, 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endermic in karanatak State, India. Hard ticks are the reservoir of the KFD virus and once infected, remain so for life. Rodents, shrews, and monkeys are common hosts for KFDV after being bitten by an infected tick. seasonality is another importance risk factor as more cases are reported during the dry season, from November through june.