5 diseases to prevent in monsoon

5 diseases to prevent in monsoon Mid-day Online Mid-Day Lifestyle By Mid-day Online Correspondent Published Jun 05, 2024 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dengue Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, which is abundant during monsoon Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Malaria Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Stagnant water in monsoon provides ideal breeding conditions for the mosquitoes Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Leptospirosis This bacterial infection is caused through contact with water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, often found in floodwaters Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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