Monkey fever reported in Wayanad, affected person underneath hospital care

By PTI

WAYANAD: A 24-year-old man from Panavally tribal settlement in Thirunnelli grama panchayat of the high-range district right here has been inflicted with the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or extra generally referred to as monkey fever, well being division officers mentioned.

District Medical Officer Dr Sakeena informed PTI that being a seasonal fever, the well being authorities have already given an alert and urged native individuals to stay cautious.

She mentioned the 24-year previous youth has been admitted in Mananthavady medical College and is underneath medical commentary. His well being situation is steady and no different case has been reported to this point, she added.

Monkey fever is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to the southern a part of the nation.

The illness is brought on by a virus belonging to the household Flaviviridae, which additionally contains yellow fever and dengue fever, that are transmitted by monkeys. This is the primary case of monkey fever reported in Kerala within the current yr.