Woman dies due to Kyasanur Forest Disease KFD in Chikkamagaluru
KFD, a viral infection, is also known as monkey fever, as monkeys also get infected. It spreads through ticks. Human beings who visit forest areas either for livelihood, to graze cattle or to collect firewood are vulnerable to infection. | Photo Credit: SAGGERE RAMASWAMY A 69-year-old woman in Karnataka died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease…