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Kyasanur Forest Disease - First Reported Case in Kerala
P V Shiji1, Veena Viswanath2, Sreena Sreekumar3
1Assistant Professor.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|October 13, 2016
Summary
Kyasanur Forest disease, a tick-borne illness, was reported for the first time in Kerala. This arboviral fever presents with hemorrhagic and encephalitic phases.
Area of Science:
- Arbovirology
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is an acute tick-borne arboviral illness.
- KFD is characterized by a biphasic illness, initially presenting with hemorrhagic symptoms, followed by an encephalitic phase.
- Previously, KFD was exclusively documented in the southern region of Karnataka, India.
Observation:
- A case of Kyasanur Forest disease was identified in an 18-year-old male.
- The patient resided in the Noolpuzha - Alathoor colony of the Wayanad district in Kerala, India.
Findings:
- This case represents the first documented occurrence of Kyasanur Forest disease in Kerala.
- The geographical expansion of KFD beyond its previously known endemic area in Karnataka is confirmed.
Implications:
- This finding suggests a potential northward spread of Kyasanur Forest disease.
- It highlights the need for enhanced surveillance and public health awareness in newly affected regions.
- Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiological dynamics and transmission patterns of KFD in Kerala.
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