Kyasanur Forest Disease: Karnataka Death Raises Health Alert
Published on: Jan. 30, 2026, 7:30 a.m. | Source: Times Now
A young man in Karnataka has died from Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a rare tick-borne viral illness known as monkey fever. Experts say KFD, endemic to forested regions, can be fatal if not detected early. The disease spreads through infected ticks, causes fever and hemorrhage, and mainly affects forest-dwelling and rural communities. , Health, Times Now
