Following are true of Kyasanur forest disease except:
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Caused by retrovirus(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 524 and 8th/e, p. 520)* KFD is a febrile disease associated with haemorrhages.* Caused by an arbovirus flavivirus (group B Togavirus).* Mode of transmission - Tick bite.* Incubation period - 3 - 8 days.* For population at risk, killed KFD vaccine is available.
Transmitted by soft tick
Caused by retrovirus
Incubation period is 3 - 8 days
Killed vaccine available
Arboviruses