high risk
Kyasanur Forest disease virus
KFD / Monkey fever
When to seek urgent care: Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms
Key facts
Family
Flaviviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
High
Incubation
1-3 weeks
Vaccine
Yes
Est. cases tracked
15,103
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painFatigue
Transmission
Tick bite
Prevention
Tick protectionPrompt tick removalAvoid tall grass
Treatment
Supportive care; hospitalization if severe
Related viruses (same family)
Dengue virusZika virusYellow fever virusWest Nile virusJapanese encephalitis virusTick-borne encephalitis virus
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