Be careful of these deadly diseases during monsoon!

Nature becomes green as soon as the rainy season arrives, but it also becomes a home for diseases. Germs that grow in dirty water give rise to many types of diseases. We should be careful to avoid these diseases spread by mosquitoes, flies and contaminated food.

Dr. Niranjan Patil, Scientific Business Head and Associate Vice President of Infectious Diseases at Mumbai-based Metropolis Healthcare Limited, said that many diseases spread during the rainy season due to dirty water, pollution and increased number of insects. Therefore, it is important to take special care of your and your family's health during monsoon. Let us know about these monsoon diseases and the measures to prevent them.

Malaria

Malaria is a disease whose symptoms include fever and chills. It is detected through blood tests and rapid malaria antigen tests. To avoid this disease, you can use mosquito repellent creams, full-sleeved clothes, mosquito nets and window nets. Also, do not allow water to accumulate and use mosquito repellents.

dengue dengue symptoms

Symptoms include fever, rashes and pain behind the eyes. In severe cases, it can also cause bleeding and organ failure. Dengue is diagnosed by dengue NS1 antigen test, dengue IgM antibody, dengue IgG antibody, dengue PCR and blood count. Preventive measures for malaria are the same as preventive measures for dengue. Also, do not allow water to accumulate in old tyres, flower pots, construction sites and tanks.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya causes fever and joint pain. It is detected by Chikungunya IgM antibody test and Chikungunya RNA PCR. The measures to prevent malaria and dengue are the same as the measures to prevent Chikungunya.

Zika Virus

Zika virus can be detected using serum and urine Zika virus PCR and Zika virus IgM antibody tests. Prevention of Zika virus is the same as prevention of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.

Leptospirosis

Symptoms of leptospirosis include fever, chills, rashes, jaundice, and redness in the eyes. It is detected by Leptospira IgM antibody test and Leptospira PCR. To avoid it, do not walk in water, especially if you have cuts or wounds on your feet. Control rats around the home and workplace. Doxycycline capsules can help prevent leptospirosis.

Typhoid

Typhoid includes fever, abdominal pain, white coating on the tongue and loss of appetite. It is detected by CBC, blood culture, typhoid IgM, Widal test and Salmonella PCR. To avoid it, do not eat raw food or dirty street food and drink filtered water.

Cholera

Cholera causes diarrhea and dehydration. It is diagnosed by stool culture. To avoid this disease, do not eat raw food or dirty street food and drink filtered water.

To avoid these diseases, take care of cleanliness, do not allow water to accumulate and take measures to protect yourself from mosquitoes. If you see symptoms of any of these diseases, contact a doctor immediately.