Monsoon Viral Infection: The risk of getting sick is highest during the rainy season. During this time, some such viruses have also become active, which can not only weaken the body but can also make it lifeless. Here you can know about 4 such viruses that spread the fear of death in India.

Monsoon not only brings relief from the heat but also brings with it many types of viral infections. In this season, the risk of diseases caused by mosquitoes increases significantly. 

This year, there is a need to be especially cautious about four viral infections - Chandipura, Nipah, Zika, and Covid-19. Many deaths have also occurred so far due to its outbreak in the country. In such a situation, here you can know in detail about the symptoms, prevention and treatment of these infections.

Chandipura virus

Several sandfly species such as the Phlebotomine sandfly and Phlebotomus papatasi, and some mosquito species such as Aedes aegypti, which also transmits dengue, are known to transmit the Chandipura virus. The virus mostly affects children below the age of 15 years. There have been 32 deaths and 84 confirmed cases of the virus in Gujarat so far.

Symptoms- Symptoms include high fever, headache, muscle pain and vomiting. Severe cases can lead to seizures and neurological problems.

Treatment- There is no specific treatment yet, but supportive treatments can help reduce symptoms.

Nipah Virus

This viral infection mainly affects animals such as bats, pigs, dogs, and horses. Being a zoonotic disease, it can spread to humans who come in contact with infected animals and cause severe illness. A 14-year-old boy has died in Kerala and 60 people have been identified in the high-risk category.

Symptoms- Symptoms of this virus include fever, headache, vomiting, muscle pain, and sore throat. This can be followed by serious neurological problems such as confusion, unconsciousness, and coma.

Treatment- There is no specific medicine for the Nipah virus, but supportive treatment can help the patient recover.

Zika virus

It is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is usually mild but can be dangerous for pregnant women. Maharashtra has so far reported 34 cases of Zika, with Pune being the worst affected, with 28 cases reported till July 19.

Symptoms-  Most cases have no symptoms, but some people may have symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, joint pain and burning eyes.

Treatment- Zika virus can cause birth defects, especially microcephaly (small head) in pregnant women. There is no specific treatment for Zika virus, but the symptoms can be managed. 

COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has been continuing since 2020 till date. In India, the average daily cases have been rising rapidly from 215 per day on 26 June to 307 per day by the end of the first week of July. The sudden rise in numbers is due to the new KP.2 variant (FLiRT), which is highly contagious compared to the previous variants, resulting in a surge in the number of cases.

Symptoms-   Its symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste, and body pain. Some people may also have symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. Severe cases of COVID-19 can cause pneumonia, shortness of breath, and multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C).

Prevention-  Vaccination is the best prevention for COVID-19 . Apart from this, wearing a mask, maintaining social distance, and washing hands regularly is also necessary. 

Preventive measures against viral infections

Keep your surroundings clean and take measures to prevent mosquito breeding. Use mosquito repellent while indoors and outdoors. Eat only fully cooked food and drink clean water. Avoid contact with sick animals. Wash hands regularly. Avoid contact with sick people.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.