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Monsoon is what people are waiting for after having gone through the summer heat but this comes with health issues caused by various infectious diseases. Rain with humid and damp conditions in the environment is the perfect combination for various diseases that are very common during the monsoon season. The most important ones are the water borne disease which includes mosquito borne disease and fungal diseases. These diseases increase the health complications during the monsoon season.
Below we have mentioned the 10 common diseases that occur during the monsoon seasons and after the rainy seasons.
This condition is caused by Aedes mosquitoes which can breed on still water. There are various symptoms for this disease like high fever, joint and muscle pain, fatigue etc. The preventive measures for the condition is keep the surroundings clean, use mosquito repellents, use mosquito nets, discard still water.
Malaria is a very common disease during the monsoon season and is caused by Anopheles mosquitoes which carry Plasmodium parasites responsible for this condition. There are various symptoms of the condition like chilling fever, vomiting, body aches and preventive measures include using mosquito nets, proper drainage, use full sleeves and discard still water around.
The disease is caused by water infected by urine of animals and the symptoms include high fever, muscle pain, red eyes etc. Preventive measures are maintaining hygienic conditions in and around the home, wearing footwear to avoid flooding conditions etc.
This disease is caused by the Aedes mosquitoes which also causes dengue. There are various symptoms of the disease like high fever, intense joint pain, rashes etc. Preventive measures include mosquito nets, proper drainage, use full sleeves and discard still water around etc.
Typhoid fever is caused by consuming contaminated water. Various symptoms of the disease includes prolonged weakness, fever, stomach pain, vomiting etc. and preventive measures include drinking clean and boiled water, maintain food hygiene
Cholera is caused by the water contamination and poor sanitation of the water bodies. There are various symptoms related to the condition like severe diarrhea, rapid dehydration. There are various preventive measures to disease like boiled water, maintaining hygiene etc.
Hepatitis A is caused by the virus after drinking or eating the contaminated water or food. There are various symptoms of the disease like jaundice, fatigue and abdominal pain and preventive measures include washing food and vegetables, avoiding street food and keep the good hygienic conditions of the food.
Common cold and flu is another disease that occurs during the monsoon and is caused by the virus present in monsoon weather. There are various symptoms of the disease like sneezing, sore throat, fever, cough and other conditions. Preventive measures include avoiding sick people, keeping yourself dry, taking care of respiratory hygiene etc.
Fungal infection is caused by fungi where there are damp and humid conditions. Various symptoms include itchy skin, scaly patches, ringworm etc. Preventive measures include keeping skin dry and clothes breathable, avoiding sharing clothes or towels etc.
Gastroenteritis is caused by bacteria due to unhygienic conditions of food and water.There are various symptoms related like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps etc. and preventive measures include eating fresh healthy and hygienic food.
While monsoons are refreshing after the hot weather of the summer, we should take care of the conditions and the diseases that are related to the monsoon. Good hygiene is always important for the condition to avoid the monsoon infections and illness.
