This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Infection, Subject name: Medicine
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is transmitted by- 
Select and explain. 
A. Fleas, B. Mosquitoes, C. Ticks, D. Mites
C: Ticks
Answer: C: Ticks 
Explanation: Kyasanur forest disease is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever currently confined to a small focus in Karnataka ,India .Monkeys are the principal hosts. Clinical features include hemorrhage ,pulmonary oedema, neurological features ,iridokeratitis in survivors. Reference: Harrison20th edition pg 987