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5 diseases to prevent in monsoon

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By Mid-day Online Correspondent
Published Jun 05, 2024

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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