Kyasanur forest disease

► Kyasanur forest disease (KFD), caused by a tick-borne flavivirus, is seen in a limited area of India. ► The disease affects both wild primates and humans living near forested areas. ► KFD is characterized by hemorrhagic fever, with a case fatality rate in the range of 1-3%. ► Viruses related to KFDV have been identified in China and Saudi Arabia. ► A formalin-inactivated vaccine is in use, but no effective therapies have been identified.