A 53-year-old woman was found infected with the Kyasanur Forest Disease virus in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga.
The woman had consulted the primary health centre at Gutti Edehalli in Thirthahalli on December 12. Blood samples were sent to the Virus Diagnostic Lab (VDL) in Shivamogga for tests. The reports obtained on Thursday confirmed the infection.
Dr. Rajesh Suragihalli, District Health Officer of Shivamogga, told The Hindu that the lady had been kept under observation for five days in Thirthahalli. “As per the norms, the infected person has to be kept under observation. The area to which the patient belongs is known for KFD cases. Last year, we had a couple of cases from the place,” he said.
