Q. Consider the following statements regarding Kyasanur Forest Disease:
1. It is also known as monkey fever.
2. It is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease.
3. It is not fatal to human beings.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: KFD, also referred to as Monkey Fever, is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease, which can be fatal to humans and other primates. Kyasanur Forest disease is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever mostly found in southern India.

Statement 3 is incorrect: It can be fatal to humans and other primates.

Source: TOI


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