First KFD death reported in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

A 69-year-old woman in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, died from Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) on March 15. This is the first reported death from KFD in the district this year. The woman had been experiencing high fever and was diagnosed with KFD after being admitted to a local hospital. Her health worsened, leading to her referral to a hospital in Udupi, where she died. Since January, Chikkamagaluru has reported 46 KFD cases, with all but six patients recovering. KFD, also known as monkey fever, spreads through ticks and affects those who visit forested areas.