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7 MOST COMMON MONSOON DISEASES Monsoon brings with it raindrops,samosas and plenty of diseases for us to watch out for.We are familiar with the flu season and it is none other than our favourite monsoon season,just in disguise.Therefore ,this is the best time to put 'prevention is better than cure' into action.There are diseases which are preventable and can be dealt with at home with doctor's guidance,while some will require proper medical attention, otherwise they can turn fatal.Following are the diseases you need to watch out for in this muddy,rainy seasons: Dengue The most common condition caused by tiger mosquito.Dengue symptoms are high fever,low platelet count,rashes, hypersensitivity amongst other things.Using mosquito repellent and insect repellent plants like citronella is a good idea to prevent this mosquito from entering your work station or home.Wearing clothes that cover your entire body will also be useful. Chikungunya is majorly caused by mosquitoes born in stagnated water found in air conditioners,coolers,plants, utensils,water pipes.This disease is transmitted through the bite of an aedes albopictus mosquito.This mosquito can bite you not only at night but also during the day.Joint pains and fever are two most common symptoms of chikungunya.Clearing out surfaces or containers with stagnant water and using insect repellent are the best way of prevention from chikungunya. Malaria is caused by female anopheles mosquito, which breed in waterlogged areas.It is because of this,that malaria is the most common ailment during monsoon.Fever,shivers,muscle pain and weakness are the most prominent symptoms of malaria.The best way to prevent malaria is to clean the water tank in your house frequently and to keep your surroundings clean. Leptospirosis known as Weil's syndrome.Leptospirosis is caused by coming in contact with dirty water or muck. Inflammation,shivers,muscle pain, headache and fever are the common symptoms of this commonly spread monsoon disease.If you have any kind of cuts or bruises,it is better to cover them when stepping out to avoid getting this disease. Cholera Another monsoon disease that is caused due to the consumption of contaminated food and water.Poor hygiene and sanitation can cause many diseases and cholera is one of them.Diarrhoea accompained by lose motion is the most common symptom of this monsoon disease. Viral fevers are a common symptom through the year,but are the most common during monsoons.Severe fever,cold and cough are some common symptoms.This may last from 3-7 days.However,it is always good to consult your doctor before diagnosing anything. Jaundice Monsoon is the primary time of catching disease through consumption of contaminated water and food.Weakness, yellow urine, yellowing of eyes, vomiting and liver dysfunction are the symptoms of jaundice and should be looked out for immediately.As mentioned above, drinking boiled water, sticking to home cooked food and avoiding street food as much as you can is the best way to prevent this virus. ഐശ്വര്യ മരിയ സജി XI COMMERCE എം.എ.എച്ച്.എസ്.എസ് നെടുമ്പാശ്ശേരി അങ്കമാലി ഉപജില്ല എറണാകുളം അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം പദ്ധതി, 2020 ലേഖനം  സാങ്കേതിക പരിശോധന - Anilkb തീയ്യതി: 19/ 04/ 2020 >> രചനാവിഭാഗം - ലേഖനം