MANTASHA
During the monsoon season, several illnesses become more prevalent due to increased humidity and water-logging. Some common illnesses during this season include:
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Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that becomes more common during the monsoon due to stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
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Similar to dengue, malaria is also transmitted by mosquitoes. Stagnant water during the monsoon provides breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite.
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Contaminated water and food are common sources of typhoid infection. During the monsoon, there can be a higher risk of water contamination due to flooding.
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Cholera is another waterborne disease that becomes more prevalent during the monsoon due to contaminated water sources.
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Viral infections like the common cold and flu are more common during the monsoon due to increased humidity and fluctuating temperatures.
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Common Cold & Flu
Water and foodborne infections, such as gastroenteritis, are more prevalent during the monsoon due to contamination of food and water sources.
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Increased humidity during the monsoon can exacerbate respiratory conditions and increase the risk of respiratory infections.
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Chikungunya, spread by mosquitoes carrying the virus, leads to a rapid onset of fever and intense joint discomfort, often accompanied by headache, queasiness, exhaustion, muscle aches, and skin rash.
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During the monsoon season, the humid environment can exacerbate fungal nail infections as the fungus thrives in damp conditions.
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