The problem of monkey fever in the southern states of the country has been a cause of great concern for the last month. According to recent reports, another case of death due to monkey fever was reported here on Thursday. According to local media reports, a 65-year-old woman infected with Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) died in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. This is the first death due to this disease in this district. The woman's condition became critical on Wednesday, after which she died.
Health experts say that KFD is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by ticks, which can also be fatal in some situations. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has advised to take measures to bring the situation under control by talking to MLAs and health officials in the affected districts.
The outbreak of the disease has created a worrying situation in the state, all people have been advised to continue taking precautions for safety.
Karnataka is the most affected state
Karnataka has been the state most affected by monkey fever. There are currently 103 active cases in the state, two deaths have been recorded so far. The state government has held talks with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for effective vaccination.
Health experts said that as the cases of monkey fever are increasing in the state, there is a need for all people to be alert about measures to prevent it. This disease has remained a cause of concern in the state for the last month. All people need to know about its symptoms and take measures to stay safe.
Know about Kyasanur Forest Disease
Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), can be transmitted from animals to humans. People living in forested areas, where there is a high population of monkeys, may be at greater risk of spreading this infection. There is a danger of it spreading to humans due to the bite of ticks found in the bodies of monkeys. However, there is no evidence of the spread of infection from an infected person to others. However, experts say that it is necessary to continue taking precautions for prevention.
Symptoms and risks of monkey fever
In the case of monkey fever, fever, and other symptoms can start suddenly. The incubation period of infection can range from three days to one week. In the initial stages, there may be fever, chills, headache, and severe fatigue. As the disease progresses, its symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and confusion. In some situations, there is a risk of bleeding problems such as bleeding from the nose and gums.
Health experts say that if the problem of monkey fever is not taken care of in time, it can even lead to organ failure.
Treatment and prevention of monkey fever
Health experts say, that in serious conditions, this infection can damage many vital organs of the body, which can lead to organ failure. To avoid such risks, it is important to treat it in time. Health experts say, there is no specific treatment for monkey fever, doctors provide supportive therapy to cure the patient's symptoms.
Vaccines are given to prevent infection in areas where the risk of monkey fever is high or in endemic areas. Apart from this, the risk of this serious disease can be avoided by following some measures like wearing protective clothing, keeping safe from ticks, and avoiding traveling to affected areas.
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