The rainy season provides respite from the scorching summer heat, but it also brings with it a host of diseases and infections. The humid weather and stagnant water are ideal for germs to flourish and mosquitoes to breed. Malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and typhoid are common diseases that people get, leading to their hospitalization.
Knowledge of common diseases in the rainy season will enable you to take precautions and stay safe during monsoon.
Common Diseases in the Rainy Season
Here is a list of some seasonal diseases in the rainy season:
- Dengue: Like most common diseases during the monsoon, dengue is spread mainly through mosquitoes, especially the Aedes Aegypti species. The symptoms of this disease are fever, severe headache, joint and/or muscle aches, and rash. In its severe state, dengue is known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, which, if not treated on time, can lead to serious health issues.
- Chikungunya: Also transmitted by infected mosquitoes, chikungunya presents signs such as fever, severe joint and muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and an erythematous rash. The joint pain makes a patient immobile for months during a chikungunya attack.
- Typhoid: Typhoid is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Salmonella Typhi and spread through food or water. Its symptoms include high fever, weakness, abdominal pain, headache, and loss of appetite.
- Malaria: One of the monsoon-related diseases, malaria is caused by mosquito bites that transmit the Plasmodium parasites. The symptoms of malaria include fever, chills and sweating, headache, nausea, muscle pain, and difficulty breathing. If not treated early, malaria can be fatal.
- Digestive infections: Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are some of the diseases in monsoon that affect many people.
Conclusion
The rainy season provides relief from the sweltering sun, but it also gives rise to infections and diseases. Many rainy season diseases’ symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, upset tummy, and fever as the food and water are contaminated by bacteria and parasites. To prevent yourself and your family, always drink clean water, practice good hygiene, and avoid contaminated food. Immediately visit a doctor if you experience any symptoms of monsoon-related diseases. It is also advisable to get health insurance to cover medical and hospital costs.
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