Context:
Since January 1 this year, two people have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Karnataka.
About KFD
- Caused by Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV)
- KFDV was identified in 1957 when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka (formerly Mysore) State, India.
- Since then, between 400-500 humans cases per year have been reported.
- Reservoir of KFD virus – Hard ticks
- Common hosts – Rodents, shrews, and monkeys
- KFDV can cause epizootics with high fatality in primates.
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Previous year question
Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
