5 diseases to prevent in monsoon
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Dengue
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, which is abundant during monsoon
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Malaria
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Stagnant water in monsoon provides ideal breeding conditions for the mosquitoes
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Leptospirosis
This bacterial infection is caused through contact with water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, often found in floodwaters
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Cholera
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae which typically spreads through contaminated water and food
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Typhoid
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria, spread through contaminated food and water, with risks heightened during monsoon
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