Outbreak of Kyasanur Forest disease in Thirthahalli, Karnataka, India, 2014
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV) was first identified in 1957, when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka State, India. Since then it has been reported to be enzootic in five districts of Karnataka State, India. Recent reports of human infections have reached an alarming level, in spite of the availability of a vaccine. This disease has also been reported from new areas, such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala State. During January-March 2014, KFDV-positive cases were detected in Thirthahalli taluk, Shimoga District, Karnataka State, India. Here, we report an outbreak of Kyasanur Forest disease occurring in the Kannangi and Konandur area, Thirthahalli taluk in Karnataka State, India, with sporadic cases from eight other areas.
Authors: Pragya D. Yadav, Anita M. Shete, Deepak Y. Patil, V.K. Sandhya, K.S. Prakash, Rajesh Surgihalli, Devendra T. Mourya
Institutions: ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Government of Karnataka
Language: English
Topic: Viral Infections and Vectors
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,900
OpenAlex ID: W2020411982