Kyasanaur Forest Disease also known as monkey fever

KFD

1. Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) By Supreet kanojia

2. Synonyms Monkey fever disease Shimonga disease (by the local people)

3. Since KFD is endemic in Karnataka state for a long time the Directorate of Health Services, Karnataka with its Virus Diagnostic Laboratory, Shimoga has the expertise for the surveillance and control of the disease. They have developed a calendar of activities and coordinating KFD control measures undertaken in various other districts of the state. KFD is a seasonal disease mainly reported during early and peak summer months major preparatory aspects are being carried out during non transmission months. This is implemented by planning, processing, procuring insecticides, vaccines and drugs followed by orientation training to Medical officers and field staff during non transmission months(July – December) Action plan for KFD control in Karnataka