From week 6 IDSP report http://idsp.nic.in/
Karnataka
Shimoga
vii Kyasanur Forest Disease
12 ( lab confirmed)
08/02/14 09/02/14
Under Surveillance
Outbreak reported from Villages/PHC?s Konandur, Kannagi,
Malur, Block Thirthalli, District Shimoga. District RRT
investigated the outbreak. House to house fever survey done.
Affected villages are surrounded by forest. 2 deaths of monkey
were reported. People go to forest to collect fire wood.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the community. Out of
35 serum samples collected and sent o NIV, Pune, 12 samples
were positive for Kyasanur Forest Disease (RT PCR). Gram
Panchayat was sensitized regarding prevention and control
measures. Health education given regarding personal
protection.
21 cases of ?monkey fever? in Shimoga
STAFF CORRESPONDENT
In all, 21 cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, have been reported in the district this year.
It may be mentioned here that there was an outbreak of KFD in Tirthahalli taluk in last week of January.
District Health Officer Rajesh Suragihalli told presspersons that of the 74 blood samples sent to the Viral Diagnostic Laboratory, Shimoga, for medical investigation, 21 were found to be positive.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has taken initiatives to tackle the problem.
...
Karnataka
Shimoga
vii Kyasanur Forest Disease
12 ( lab confirmed)
08/02/14 09/02/14
Under Surveillance
Outbreak reported from Villages/PHC?s Konandur, Kannagi,
Malur, Block Thirthalli, District Shimoga. District RRT
investigated the outbreak. House to house fever survey done.
Affected villages are surrounded by forest. 2 deaths of monkey
were reported. People go to forest to collect fire wood.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the community. Out of
35 serum samples collected and sent o NIV, Pune, 12 samples
were positive for Kyasanur Forest Disease (RT PCR). Gram
Panchayat was sensitized regarding prevention and control
measures. Health education given regarding personal
protection.
21 cases of ?monkey fever? in Shimoga
STAFF CORRESPONDENT
In all, 21 cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, have been reported in the district this year.
It may be mentioned here that there was an outbreak of KFD in Tirthahalli taluk in last week of January.
District Health Officer Rajesh Suragihalli told presspersons that of the 74 blood samples sent to the Viral Diagnostic Laboratory, Shimoga, for medical investigation, 21 were found to be positive.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has taken initiatives to tackle the problem.
...
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