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health1 year ago

"Rising Monkey Fever Cases in India: Symptoms, Prevention, and Alert in Karnataka and Kerala"

Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), is spreading in India, particularly in Karnataka, with 49 suspected cases and two deaths reported since January 1. The disease is caused by the Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus (KFDV) and primarily spreads through the bite of infected ticks in forested areas where monkeys serve as reservoir hosts. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, and bleeding tendencies. To stay safe, individuals should take precautions when visiting endemic areas, such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, avoiding direct contact with monkeys, and seeking medical attention if symptoms occur. Vaccination against KFD is also available in endemic regions.

via IndiaTimes|
#health#health-alert#india
health1 year ago

"Understanding and Preventing Monkey Fever: Karnataka's Recent Outbreak"

Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), has claimed two lives in Karnataka, with 49 positive cases reported in the state. The viral disease is transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animals, primarily monkeys, and can lead to severe haemorrhagic and neurological symptoms. Preventive measures include controlling tick populations in wildlife, wearing protective clothing, using tick repellents, and vaccination in endemic regions. There is no specific antiviral treatment for KFD, so medical care focuses on alleviating symptoms and providing supportive measures.

via Hindustan Times|
#health#karnataka#kyasanur-forest-disease
health2 years ago

Areca nut plantations linked to spread of 'monkey fever'

Areca nut plantations in India are driving the spread of Kyasanur forest disease (KFD), a tick-borne infection that can be fatal to humans. Deforestation, changing land use, and climate change are putting humans into increasing contact with new viruses, increasing the risk of zoonotic disease spill-overs. Experts fear that the increased contact between human, animal, and vector populations risks triggering the next pandemic. The Monkey Fever Risk project is an Indo-UK partnership that aims to map historical patterns of KFD to determine the main risk factors for new outbreaks and predict new areas at risk of disease emergence.

via BBC|
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