KFD is caused by ?: (A) Flavivirus, (B) Myxovirus, (C) Alphavirus, (D) Phlebovirus
Answer is A. <p> kyasanur forest disease:- Agent- group B toga virus ( flavivirus). Rats and squirrels- main reservoir Monkeys- amplifier host. Vectors- Haemaphysalis. Age: 20-40 years. Sex- males more Mode of transmission- monkeys and ticks. By th bite of infective ticks. Incubation period- 3-8 days. {Reference: park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no.289}</p