7 Common Illnesses During Monsoon

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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 Fever

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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Malaria

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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Typhoid

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

Cholera is another waterborne disease that becomes more prevalent during the monsoon due to contaminated water sources.

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Common Cold & Flu

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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Gastrointestinal Infections

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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Respiratory Infections

Increased humidity during the monsoon can exacerbate respiratory conditions and increase the risk of respiratory infections.

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Chikungunya

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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Fungal Nail Infection

 During the monsoon season, the humid environment can exacerbate fungal nail infections as the fungus thrives in damp conditions.

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