Monsoon Brings Fever Season to India

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Monsoon Brings Fever Season to India

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This monsoon season has seen a significant increase in diseases such as dengue, leptospirosis, malaria, and various viral fevers wreaking havoc across numerous parts of India

 

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  • Additionally, there have been reports of West Nile virus and avian flu cases.
  • Leptospirosis and brucellosis infections are also expected to peak in 2024.

 

Monsoon Brings Fever Season to India

 

Key Highlights

  • In Gujarat, the Chandipura virus has already claimed about 15 lives in the past several days.
  • In Kerala, there has been a marked rise in dengue and leptospirosis cases.
  • Neighbouring Karnataka has reported more than 10,000 cases of dengue, including eight fatalities, this year.
  • Industry insiders have noted a significant increase in influenza cases in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, with more than 1,000 swine flu cases documented in Rajasthan alone.

 

Early Detection Advantage:

  • Medical professionals note that Kerala has an advantage due to its highly qualified medical professionals and well-equipped medical infrastructure, which facilitates quicker identification of communicable diseases.
  • The major catalysts of the spreading of these diseases in Kerala are:
    • People are living in congested areas with a higher population density. There is little rural and urban divide
    • In addition, a lot of travelling happens in and out of the state, whether through inter-state migrants or non-resident Indians from abroad. 
    • Migrant labourers are more likely not to follow health directives during fever due to their living conditions.

 

About Leptospirosis

  • It is caused by the bacteria Leptospira found in contaminated water or soil.
  • It affects both people and animals.
  • It’s spread in the urine (pee) of infected animals.
  • Risk increases after a flood or heavy rain.
  • Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhoea, jaundice, and rash.
  • Without treatment, can lead to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, breathing problems, and death.
  • Treatment and Recovery:
    • Treated with antibiotics like doxycycline or penicillin.
    • Severe cases may require intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
    • Early treatment helps prevent severe illness and reduces the duration of the sickness.
  • Prevent infection by avoiding contact with contaminated water or animals, and wearing protective gear.

 

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