Question

Monkey Disease was prevalent in the forest areas of which district?
A. Bengaluru
B. Chitradurga
C. Shivamogga
D. Kolar

Answer 1

Hint:Monkey Disease is also known as KFD is a contagious tick-borne disease that can be harmful to humans and other insects. The causal agent, Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus (family Flaviviridae, a genus Flavivirus), is a member of a structure called encephalitis (TBE). It is transmitted through a variety of ticks, and the Haemaphysalis spinigera is considered a large vector.

Complete answer:
KFD has historically been limited to the western and central regions of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys were tested for KFDV in the southernmost region of the state adjacent to Tamil Nadu State and Kerala State, indicating that KFDV may be widespread. In addition, a virus closely related to KFD (Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus) has been described in Saudi Arabia.
People who have fun or entertain themselves at work in rural or outlying areas (e.g., hunters, herdsmen, forest workers, farmers) within Karnataka State may be at risk of infection by contact with infected ticks. The season is another important risk factor as most cases are reported during the dry season, from November to June

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Transmission can occur after a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, most importantly a sick or recently dead monkey. No one has been referred to a specific person. Domestic animals such as goats, cattle and sheep may get infected with KFD but play a minor role in transmitting the disease. These animals provide food for ticks in the blood and it is possible for viremia infected animals to infect other ticks, but the transmission of KFDV to humans from these large animals is very rare. In addition, there is no evidence of disease transmission in untreated milk for any of these animals.