Monsoon care: 7 diseases to be aware of during rainy season
HerAs Monsoon has arrived, here are 7 diseases that you need to be cautious of during the rainy season.
Dengue is transmitted through Aedes mosquito bites and causes high fever, rashes, and intense body pain.
Malaria triggers fever, chills, and sweating. It is essential to keep surroundings clean and prevent mosquito bites during rainy season.
Just like dengue, it is carried by mosquitoes in places that are badly flooded. It triggers joints pain, fever, and exhaustion.
A bacterial infection that is caused by polluted water or soil, flooded with harmful viruses. Leptospirosis symptoms are fever, vomiting, and aching muscle
It occurs during monsoon due to fast fluctuations in temperature and humidity. The symptoms are runny nose, cough, sore throat, and fever.
A waterborne disease that lead to severe diarrhoea and dehydration. Food or water that has been contaminated is often the cause.
Typhoid Infected by Salmonella bacteria when food or water is unhygienic. Common symptoms include persistent fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
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