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10 Infectious Diseases in Monsoon

 10 Infectious Diseases in Monsoon


Now there is also the fear of corona. It is not easy to move and travel openly due to the danger of possible infection of corona virus. In such a situation, it is more difficult to run to the hospital. But with summer and monsoon, there is fear of spreading other types of infectious diseases.



On the other hand, our digestive system becomes weak during this season. Food is not easily digested. On the other hand, food spoils quickly. Not only stale food, fried, fried, spicy food also causes problems in the digestive system.


Mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches also spread due to heat and rain. There is a fear that this will increase the infection of the disease. Therefore, special health precautions should be taken during the rainy season. What health problems can occur in this season?


1. Viral fever


Viral fever can bother many people in this time of rainy season and summer. It can cause more problems especially for children, patients, and the elderly. Bacterial infection may occur in their body due to fluctuations in temperature. This causes them to suffer from colds and fevers.


2. Dengue


Dengue is the most dangerous during summer. It is an infection caused by the bite of the Aedes or Aegypti mosquito. It bites especially during the afternoon. Dengue infection spreads easily when a mosquito that bites an infected person bites others. In case of dengue infection, symptoms like fever and headache appear.


3. Malaria


Malaria is also an infectious disease that affects many people in summer. There is a risk of contracting malaria from mosquito bites. Symptoms of malaria are fatigue, work fever etc. If such symptoms are seen in children, they should be alert.


4. cholera


There is also a risk of cholera in this season. Cholera causes diarrhea and vomiting. This results in severe lack of fluid in the body. This problem is caused by bacteria in contaminated food and water. Lack of sanitation can cause such problems.


5. Typhoid


It is a problem caused by contaminated water and food. If you have typhoid, you will have fever for a long time. Similarly, there is a problem of severe pain in the stomach as well as headache.


6. Chikungunya


This is a problem caused by mosquitoes. In a way it is like dengue. Chikungunya causes joint pain and fever. This infection spreads from one person to another through mosquitoes. There is no concrete treatment for it. So it is a good option to be safe from it. Or if you have chikungunya, you should rest and drink plenty of fluids.


7. Stomach infection


The risk of stomach infection is more in summer and monsoon season. This problem is seen especially in children. Infection occurs in the stomach through contaminated water or food. Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache are its symptoms.


8. Jaundice


Jaundice is also an infection spread due to contaminated food and water. Its symptoms are yellowing of eyes and nails, not being able to taste food, feeling weak. If you see symptoms of jaundice, you should see a doctor. Because it is a very deadly disease.


9. Leptospirosis


This disease can also be caused by contaminated water. High fever, tremors, headache are its symptoms. It affects the liver. This disease should not be ignored.


10. Hepatitis A


It affects the liver very much. Consumption of contaminated food and water causes this problem. Fever and vomiting are its initial symptoms.


There is fear of infectious diseases in summer and spring. There is a fear of various types of infections, especially due to contaminated food and water. Similarly, these diseases can also be caused by mosquito bites.


Therefore, fresh and nutritious food should be consumed in this season. Proper care should be taken in eating. Proper precautions should be taken to avoid the infection of mosquitoes, flies etc. If the symptoms of any disease are observed, the treatment method should be adopted accordingly.


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