infectious diseases
Other Arbovirus Infections
Omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease
Omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease are transmitted by ticks or by direct contact with an infected animal (eg, rodent, monkey). Omsk hemorrhagic fever is caused by a flavivirus; it occurs in Russia, including Siberia. Kyasanur Forest disease, also caused by a flavivirus, occurs in India. 3% for Omsk hemorrhagic fever and 3 to 5% for Kyasanur Forest disease ( Arbovirus references , Prevention involves Prevention and infected animals. A vaccine for Kyasanur fever virus is produced in India. 