Monsoon season not only brings relief from the heat but also brings with it many diseases. In this season, many diseases spread due to mud, filth, waterlogging and increasing number of mosquitoes. In this season, most people suffer from cold and cough, but if you are careless, small things can turn into big diseases.
Let us know the 5 most common diseases during monsoon, their symptoms and easy ways to prevent them.
1. Dengue
Dengue is a disease that spreads through mosquito bites and Aedes mosquitoes breed in clean water. A mosquito carrying any one of the four viruses can cause dengue fever. When an Aedes aegypti mosquito bites a person infected with dengue virus, the person’s blood reaches the mosquito. Similarly, as soon as a mosquito bites another person, the virus passes from its body to the other person. Symptoms of this fever may appear after a gap of 4 to 5 days.
what are the symptoms
-high fever
-Pain in head and behind eyes
-Severe pain in body and joints
-Red rashes on the skin
-Decreased platelets
2. Malaria
Malaria is spread to people through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization, 5 species of malaria-causing parasites can infect humans, but Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are considered the most dangerous. Most people get malaria when they are bitten by a malaria-infected mosquito.
Know the symptoms also
-chills with high fever
– excessive sweating
-Headache
-weakness and fatigue
3. Typhoid
A dangerous disease like typhoid is caused by bacteria called Salmonella Typhi. It spreads especially through dirty water and food and starts with high fever. Typhoid usually resolves within 7 to 14 days but may persist for several weeks if treatment is delayed.
what are its symptoms
-Continuous high fever
-stomach pain
-loss of appetite
-weakness
-Diarrhea or constipation
4. Viral Fever
Viral fever is most prevalent during monsoon season. When any virus enters our body, the body’s immune system increases the temperature to fight it and this is called viral fever. It can also spread to another person when the infected person coughs or sneezes.
Main characteristics
-high fever
-sore throat
-cough and cold
-body pain
-Tiredness
5. Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis disease is spread by bacteria called Leptospira. The disease can be spread through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals. During the rainy season, there is waterlogging everywhere and the risk of its spread increases.
what are the symptoms
-high fever
-Headache
-muscle pain
-redness of eyes
-In severe cases, effect on kidney or liver
how to protect
Do not let dirty water stagnate around the house and wear full sleeved clothes. Install mosquito nets to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Be careful in crowded places and maintain hand hygiene. Drink only boiled or filtered water.
Note- This news is based on general information. For any specific information, seek appropriate advice from a health expert.