Be careful of these deadly diseases in 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 must remain careful to avoid these diseases that spread through mosquitoes, flies, and contaminated food.
Dr. Niranjan Patil, Scientific Business Head of infectious Diseases and Associate Vice President at Mumbai-based Metropolis Healthcare Limited, said that many diseases spread during the rainy season due to dirty water, pollution, and an increase in 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-sleeve clothes, mosquito nets, and window nets. Also, do not allow water to accumulate, and use mosquito-repellent medicines.
Dengue Symptoms of dengue
include fever, rashes, and pain behind the eyes. In severe cases, it can also lead to 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 tires, 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 avoid malaria and dengue are the same measures to avoid Chikungunya.
Zika virus
Zika virus can be detected using serum and urine Zika virus PCR and Zika virus IgM antibody tests. The prevention of the Zika virus is the same as the prevention of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.
Leptospirosis
Symptoms of leptospirosis include fever, chills, rashes, jaundice, and redness in the eyes. It is detected by the 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 house 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 uncooked food or dirty street food, and drink filtered water.
Cholera
Cholera causes diarrhea and dehydration. It is detected by stool culture. To avoid this disease, do not eat uncooked food or dirty street food and drink filtered water.
To avoid these diseases, take care of cleanliness, do not let water accumulate, and take measures to protect yourself from mosquitoes. If you notice symptoms of any of these diseases, contact a doctor immediately.