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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following are true statement for Arbovirus EXCEPT: March 2013 (c)
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The correct answer is  Ans. C i.e. Kyasanur Forest Disease is transmitted by mites There are a variety of animals thought to be reservoir hosts for the Kyasanur Forest disease, including porcupines, rats, squirrels, mice and shrews. The vector for disease transmission is Haemaphysalis spinigera, a forest tick. Humans contract infection from the bite of nymphs of the tick.