Monsoon Infection: Every year during monsoon, a slew of infectious diseases rise. Humidity, waterlogging and moist air create conditions for germs to thrive and especially affect the health of children and the elderly whose immunity is not very strong and increase health complications.
The fear of these viruses and diseases increased
Chandipura virus in Gujarat, Nipah virus and amoebic infection Naegleria fowleri in Kerala, swine flu in Mumbai, Zika virus in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and then as usual dengue and malaria which are spreading in various areas. That means apart from dengue which occurs every year in this season, many other viruses are hovering around you which can also prove to be fatal.
outbreak of diseases
If we look at the health report of monsoon related diseases, on one hand, many types of bacterial infections like headache, migraine, diarrhea due to stomach infection, elephantiasis, leptospirosis, pneumonia, sinusitis, meningitis have been reported across the country.
Brain infection increases neurological complications
The common factor in most infections is how they cause neurological complications. It is therefore important to understand these pathogens to understand how these infections infect the brain. Once this is understood, overall health and awareness against these monsoon-related diseases can increase.
Humidity and Microorganism Growth
The monsoon season is often a time when brain-infecting pathogens thrive due to weather, environment and behavioral factors. Heavy rains and increased humidity allow the growth of various microorganisms including bacteria, viruses and amoeba which can cause serious infections. One of the main reasons for the increased risk of brain infections is the accumulation of stagnant water.
Brain infection increases during monsoon
During monsoon, brain infections increase in the coastal and rice belt regions of India. High humidity and increased mosquito breeding in these areas lead to viral encephalitis and other brain infections. These brain infections cause symptoms like fever, headache, vomiting, and dizziness.
Children and the elderly are more likely to get this type of infection because their immunity is weak. In such a situation, parents have to pay special attention to some symptoms of their children in this season. According to health experts, one should immediately be alert if symptoms like rashes and fainting are seen in children.
How to stop this?
Awareness campaigns about monsoon diseases and their complications and medical emergency help can be effective measures for public health. It is also important to take some precautionary measures to avoid the outbreak of brain infections and waterborne diseases. For example, it is important to take special care before swimming in this season. Before swimming in monsoon, ensure that the water is not contaminated and avoid swimming in contaminated water. Take care of proper cleanliness, hygiene and especially keep your water sources clean.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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