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(A98.2) Kyasanur forest disease
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103 470 in individuals diagnosis kyasanur forest disease confirmed
2 664 deaths with diagnosis kyasanur forest disease
3% mortality rate associated with the disease kyasanur forest disease
Diagnosis kyasanur forest disease is diagnosed Men are 20.07% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis kyasanur forest disease
1 114 (1.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis kyasanur forest disease
1 550 (3.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease kyasanur forest disease - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-94
Disease Features kyasanur forest disease
Absence or low individual and public risk
Kyasanur forest disease - what does this mean
Kyasanur forest disease is an arboviral infection that is transmitted to humans by infected ticks. it is caused by a virus in the family flaviviridae and is most commonly found in the forests of southern india. symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, muscle pain, and bleeding from the nose and gums. in severe cases, neurological complications, paralysis, and even death can occur.
What happens during the disease - kyasanur forest disease
Kyasanur forest disease (kfd) is an arbovirus infection caused by a tick-borne virus, kyasanur forest virus (kfv). the virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, and can cause a range of symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, and muscle pains. in some cases, it can also lead to more serious complications such as meningoencephalitis, meningitis, and even death. the pathogenesis of kfd is believed to involve the virus replicating within the tick’s salivary glands and then being transmitted to humans through the tick’s bite. once in the human body, the virus can then spread to the central nervous system, where it can cause inflammation and tissue damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Serological tests
- Molecular diagnostics
- Tissue culture
- Imaging tests
- Neurological tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Kyasanur Forest Disease
- Administer antiviral medications to reduce the severity of symptoms
- Provide supportive care and treatment of complications
- Provide immunization and preventive measures
- Provide education and awareness about the disease
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust treatment accordingly
- Conduct research to develop new treatments and preventative measures
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Kyasanur forest disease - Prevention
Kyasanur forest disease can be prevented by avoiding contact with ticks, using insect repellent when outdoors, avoiding contact with sick animals, and wearing protective clothing when in areas where the disease is known to be present.