Kyasanur Forest Disease
- Pronunciation
- /kye-san-ur forest di-ZEEZ/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Kyasanur Forest Disease
- Plural
- Kyasanur Forest Diseases
Definition
A tick-borne viral disease found in southern Asia, caused by a Flavivirus that affects humans and monkeys.
Etymology
Named after the Kyasanur State Forest in India where the disease was first discovered.
Example
The Kyasanur Forest Disease is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, headache, and other symptoms.
Related Terms
- Tick-borne diseases
- Flavivirus