what are the diseases caused in the rainy season?
Common diseases in monsoon
Malaria
Malaria is an infection that can be caused by a few
different types of Plasmodium species,
which are single-celled parasites that get spread around by
mosquitoes.
Once the plasmodium gets into the bloodstream, it starts to
infect and destroy mainly liver
cells and red blood cells, which causes a variety of
symptoms and sometimes even death.
Malaria is a serious global health problem that affects
millions of people, particularly
young children under the age of 5, pregnant women, patients
with other health conditions
like HIV and AIDS, and travelers who have had no prior exposure to malaria.
Dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne and pandemic-prone viral infection prevalent in many parts of the world. Virus: Dengue is caused by a virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family of which there are 4 distinct serotypes: DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4. It is important to have knowledge of these serotypes because recovery from a dengue infection will provide lifelong immunity against that serotype only. Subsequent infections from other serotypes will increase the risk of developing severe disease. Transmission: The virus is spread via the bite of a mosquito, mostly by Aedes aegypti and to a lesser extent, by Aedes albopictus mosquito. Important to note here is the fact that these very same mosquitoes are involved in the spread of other viral diseases, including Chikungunya and Zika. The mosquito can become infectious when it bites an infected individual. It then carries the Dengue virus and injects them into another individual during its next meal. Dengue doesn't spread directly from one patient to the next. These mosquitoes can typically be found laying eggs near standing water in containers that hold water like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, etc. The incubation period of Dengue is 4-10 days once the mosquito has bitten the individual. Symptoms: Dengue can cause a wide range of symptoms in a patient, from a subclinical disease in which the patient might be unaware of the infection to a severe infection in which the patient exhibits severe flu-like symptoms. The symptoms of Dengue include: - High-grade fever around 40°C or 104F, along with nausea - Vomiting, which is generally non-bilious - Rash - Aches and pains typically involving the area behind the eye which is termed as retro-orbital pain - Severe headache - Generalized muscle pain and joint pains. In case of a mild encounter, the patient will recover in about a week. In some cases, however, symptoms can worsen and become life-threatening. Blood vessels become affected adversely and eventually get leaky. The clot-forming platelets in the blood decrease in number which leads to increased susceptibility of the patient to bleed. This condition is known as Severe Dengue or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. This is characterized by - Severe abdominal pain - Persistent vomiting, at least 3 times in 24 hours - Bleeding from the patient's nose, called epistaxis - Bleeding from gums - Bleeding under the skin which appears like purplish bruises - Feeling tired and restless - Blood in urine, also known as hematuria - Blood observed in stool and vomit And eventually, the patient can slip into shock, they may have cold, clammy skin, tachycardia, and hypotension. Risk factors: Factors like living in or traveling to tropical areas can increase one’s risk of exposure to this virus. The more high-risk areas include Southeast Asia, the western Pacific islands, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Prior infection with a Dengue fever virus can also result in a severe episode of disease if infected again, with a high probability of developing Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Investigation: Detailed investigations need to be carried out if the patient exhibits symptoms of Dengue, and has the aforementioned risk factors. DENV infections can be confirmed by employing virological tests that detect the virus or its elements, or serological tests that detect the substances produced in our body during the infection. Examples of virological methods include 1) Virus isolation The patient's blood is taken to be grown inside the mosquitoes or their cells. After two weeks, the presence of the virus in the animal's blood indicates the virus infection. 2) Reverse Transcriptase–Polymerase Chain Reaction or RT–PCR methods. The purpose is to multiply the viral RNA by using an enzyme, several cycle times until it can be detected. In general, these tests are sensitive, but they require specialized equipment and technical training for implementing the test, which might not always be available in all medical facilities. The examples of serological methods are 1) NS1 detection NS1 is a protein produced by the cells that are infected by the DENV. 2) Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays or ELISA It detects the antibodies that are produced by our body to fight the viruses. In the second part, we will discuss the treatment, vaccines, and how to prevent Dengue infection.
Heat-Related Illnesses
when the temperatures soar so does your risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke when people are either overdressed for the conditions or if they're not drinking enough water they're especially prone to developing symptoms related to stroke dr. luke wood says symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache dizziness and profuse sweating and symptoms of the more serious heat stroke include confusion or altered Mental Status clammy skin and you might stop sweating that's really a situation where they need to come in and be evaluated and be treated and it's not just the heat high humidity can cause heat-related health issues - especially if you're dehydrated so drink a lot of water somebody goes out into the heat and they're already dehydrated in particularly humid weather then they're even losing more fluids if symptoms develop to get the person out of the Sun to find shade get them to drink cool water and seek medical help if you suspect heatstroke
Allergies and Hay Fever
Each spring summer and fall trees weeds and grasses release tiny pollen grains into the air some of the pollen ends up in your nose and throat this can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever symptoms can include sneezing often with a runny or clogged nose coughing and postnasal drip itching eyes nose and throat red and watery eyes and dark circles under the eyes your healthcare provider may diagnose hay fever based on a physical examination your symptoms sometimes skin or blood tests are used taking medicines and using nasal sprays can relieve symptoms you can also rinse out your nose but be sure to use distilled or sterilized water with saline allergy shots can help make you less sensitive to pollen and provide long-term relief
Chikungunya
Now news now from the national capital where chikungunya cases have reportedly declined in the recent days but there's still a lot to adopt certain precautionary measures how you should be taking care of yourself there has been a decline in the number of chikungunya cases during the last few days however the cases may rise once again because of the rain during the last few days in the national capital so to protect ourselves from chikungunya we need to remain vigilant in the coming days 1:03 silica 1:04 1:05 degree fahrenheit the puritan or sup man patient polka dot polka polka peaches are good that they probably paint that then you say or shot me half-body cooper rushes with us yo both the counts in terms they will do straight in with that cause the patient poofier over high-grade body a obama says p anova second SI joint pain or rashes to move or occupation made the kuraki codec reminding me of the burrito may lose motion sputum or the addition was a mistake the vm look at a key Gianluca teen 3h 5 home life highs in addition and hadouken we can protect ourselves from chikungunya by adopting certain precautionary measures at the construction site say he subsequently Joe Matata magic by whose car la la in Chapter similar yeah so dedicated parts in shock wave of the other construction aura moon she throws a human a subsample a lava higher in one day you see area so breeding areas yamaneika maximum way yeah do say may be true heck mature victor room or some animal coffee maximum breeding gotta talk you be a message sakuya naughty a key that piece of hierarchy or yamadera Gurkhas passage are so little we do do little gotta talk neither can the PISA fire came over k hospice care we can prevent chikungunya by adopting precautionary measures especially guarding against mosquito bites since water logging blocked and choked drains create the environment for mosquito breeding we can control mosquitoes in our surroundings by avoiding water logging and accumulation with bureau inputs Nathan there sings report DD new steady
7 tips to prevent
infectious monsoon diseases
The wet and humid monsoon season increases the risk of infectious diseases
The most common infectious monsoon diseases are viral fever, dengue, malaria, cholera, etc.
How can you stay safe this monsoon season?
1. Drink only clean water
to prevent water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid
2. Use mosquito repellants and nets
to prevent mosquito-borne conditions like malaria and dengue
3. Avoid getting wet in the rain or staying in wet clothes
which can lead to cold, flu, or viral fever
4. Avoid street food and eat healthy to prevent food poisoning
5. Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing.
6. Make sure your clothes dry properly to prevent fungal skin infections
7. Include vitamin C and green vegetables in your diet to improve immunity.
Stay healthy this monsoon!
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