Question

    Consider the following statement about Kyasanur forest disease:

    1.  Recently, a study confirmed the presence of the Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) virus in two more districts of Kerala

    2.  It is a zoonotic disease

    3.  It is also known as “monkey disease/monkey fever".

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, a study by the Indian Council for Medical Research and the National Institute of Virology has for the first time confirmed the presence of the Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) virus in two more districts of Karnataka. It is a zoonotic disease It is also known as “monkey disease/monkey fever” because of its association with monkey deaths. The disease was first reported from Kyasanur Forest of Karnataka in India in 1957.

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