(Part 16, Zoonotic Diseases, VPE)
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) - Zoonotic Disease
by Dr. Ripan Biswas, Departrment of VPE, F/O-VAS, of West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences.
Description:
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to Southern-Western part of India. The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae. Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus (KFDV) is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected hard ticks (Genus Haemaphysalis) which act as a reservoir of KFDV. Maximum mortality among monkeys. Monkeys are amplifiers of the virus.
Note: The following pdf is the VPE note of Zoonotic Diseases, Part 16 of BVSc & AH. *VPE- Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology.
Topics of the PDF file of 'Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)' :
Introduction / Etiology or Causative agent of KFD / Reservoir / Transmission / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention and Control / Vaccination / KFD an Emerging Zoonosis / KFD distribution in India / Conclusion.
Download or Read this PDF from the arrow or
Previous VPE notes of Zoonotic Diseases are - Zoonotic Diseases Introduction, Emerging & Reemerging, Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Leptospirosis, Listeriosis, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Influenza, Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Nipah virus Encephalitis, Ebola virus Infection, Plague, Fungal Zoonoses, Parasitic Zoonoses etc. Hope the note will benefited you. Share with your Vet Friends and Family. For any query knock us. Stay tuned. Thank You. Happy Learning!
 - Zoonotic Disease.){kind=link}