Resources

Factsheet: Kyasanur Forest Disease (KSD) [PDF – 2 pages]

• Virus Ecology
• Outbreak Distribution Map

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Information for Specific Groups

• Information for People Working and Living Abroad
• Information for Healthcare Workers
  • Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in the African Healthcare Setting
  • Infection Control Posters for the African Health Care Setting
• Information for Airline Personnel

References

Boshell J. Kyasanur Forest Disease: Ecologic Considerations. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 1969; 18(1): 67-80.

Kasabi GS, Murhekar MV, Yadav PD, et al. Kyasanur Forest Disease, India, 2011-2012. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2013; 19(2): 278-281.

Kyasanur forest disease virus. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Public Health Agency of Canada.

Mourya DT, Yadav PD, Mehla R, et al. Diagnosis of Kyasanur forest disease by nested RT-PCR, real-time RT-PCR and IgM capture ELISA. Journal of Virological Methods. 2012; 186: 29-54.

Work TH. Kyasanur forest disease. A new virus disease in India. Summary of preliminary report on investigations of the Virus Research Center on an epidemic disease affecting forest villagers and wild monkeys of Shimoga Districk, Mysore. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1957; 11:341-342.

Work TH, Trapido H, Narasimha MDP, et. al. Kyasanur forest disease III. A preliminary report on the nature of the infection and clinical manifestations in human beings. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1957; 11:619-645.