Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) – colloquially known as ‘monkey fever’ – is a disease known to spike on a yearly basis in and around Karnataka. An estimated 500 cases of KFD are reported in India every year. Though the disease shows only a limited number of cases on a yearly basis, it is of particular …
A 24-year-old man has been admitted to hospital with Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Panavally settlement in Thirunnelli grama panchayat of the high-range district, sparking fears of a further outbreak. The individual was admitted to Mananthavady Medical College and his condition has been reported to be stable. This is believed to be the first outbreak …
Zoonotic diseases are rife in India, from Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) to malaria. Amongst their number is now the coronavirus. In a positive development, recent research in mapping the spread of zoonotic conditions could offer hope towards better prevention and treatment management. KFD – colloquially known as ‘monkey fever’ – is a disease known to …
Deforestation is a well known driver of climate change — reducing green spaces in the world and often replacing it with towns or land for agriculture to accommodate or feed an ever-growing population. Could it also be the case that deforestation is leaving the population more exposed to disease? The two phenomena seem unlinked on …
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