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ReviewViruses2025

Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus: Epidemiological Insights, Pathogenesis, Therapeutic Strategies, and Advances in Vaccines and Diagnostics.

Babita Bohra, Kumar Saurabh Srivastava, Ayush Raj, Nabanita Pal, Rahul Shukla

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Review in Viruses, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Babita BohraDivision of Virus Research and Therapeutics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India.
Kumar Saurabh SrivastavaDivision of Virus Research and Therapeutics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0971-737X
Ayush RajDivision of Virus Research and Therapeutics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India.ORCID 0009-0000-3671-429X
Nabanita PalDivision of Virus Research and Therapeutics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India.
Rahul ShuklaDivision of Virus Research and Therapeutics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4320-9512

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a tick-borne Orthoflavivirus endemic to the Indian subcontinent, is a public health threat due to its recurrent outbreaks and expanding geographic range. This review provides a comprehensive overview of KFDV, encompassing its epidemiological trends, transmission dynamics, and ecological determinants that influence its spread. We delve into the current understanding of KFDV pathogenesis, highlighting key viral and host factors that drive infection and disease progression. Despite the absence of targeted antiviral therapies, recent advances have spurred the development of candidate therapeutics, including broad-spectrum antivirals and immunomodulators. We also discuss progress in vaccine development, with an emphasis on the limitations of the existing formalin-inactivated vaccine and the promise of next-generation platforms. Furthermore, we explore recent innovations in diagnostics, including molecular and serological tools, that aim to improve early detection and surveillance. A multidisciplinary approach integrating virology, immunology, ecology, and public health is essential for the effective management and eventual control of KFDV outbreaks.

Indexed as

Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-BorneKyasanur Forest DiseaseViral VaccinesAnimalsAntiviral AgentsDisease OutbreaksHumansVaccine DevelopmentAntiviral AgentsViral Vaccinesantiviral strategiesKFD virusKyasanur Forest disease (KFD)public healthtick-borne viruszoonotic disease

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PMID40872737
PMCPMC12390728

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