This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
A 35 yr old man from Shimoga, Karnataka presents with sudden onset of fever, headache, and myalgia. He also has conjunctivitis and skin bleeds. He recently went to a forest in Shimoga that has a huge population of monkeys. Which of these is the vector for the suspected disease? 
Select and explain. 
A. Ticks, B. Mosquito, C. Fleas, D. Mite
A: Ticks
Answer: A: Ticks 
Explanation: From the history and symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is Kyasanur forest disease, which is transmitted by ticks. It is a hemorrhagic fever found in Karnataka. These ticks may also act as reservoir. Monkeys act as amplifier hosts. Reference: Ananthanarayan and Paniker&;s Textbook of Microbiology Tenth edition